What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rear Brakeman position at Scenic Railroads Acquisition Corp?
Description
Division/Department: Operations
Job Title: Rear Brakeman
Reports To: Train Master & Operations Manager
Type of position: Hourly / Non-exempt
Employee Classification: Seasonal
Location: Bryson City, NC
Compensation: $15-17 hour, depending on job experience
Job Summary: Wide range of responsibilities to support the Conductor for daily train operations with a focus on safety.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for safe operation of the train.
- Ensure cars and restrooms are stocked, watered, and operating.
- Assist Conductor with seating issues.
- Assemble and deboard Wildwater passengers in an organized fashion.
- Reports any condition that affects the movement of the train to proper authorities.
- Provide assistance to passengers with special needs or mobility limitations.
- Line track switches basic mechanical inspections and minor repairs on train cars.
- Courteous support of passengers, managers and fellow employees.
- Engage customers demonstrating strong customer service skills as part of the overall team.
- Compliance with GSMR procedures, safety and operating rules.
- Work with other departments as part of a team to provide passengers/guest with positive memories.
- Restock all bathrooms with supplies on all cars of the consist
- Other duties as requested.
Requirements
Education, Skill and Work Experience Requirements:
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English.
- Ability to be on your feet for up to 12 hours.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to ascend/descend train steps/ladders and crawl on, under and around locomotive and passengers’ cars while performing needed maintenance functions.
- Good balance/equilibrium: walk on moving trains, graveled, uneven and/or sloped surfaces that may be wet/slippery while carrying lantern and flashlight.
- Must possess organizational skills with ability to multi-task while prioritizing workload with practical, flexible and innovative approach to work.
- Ability to communicate successfully with a variety of personalities and function effectively as a member of a team.
- Pre-Employment & Random Drug Testing program in compliance with company policy.
- Take & Pass GCOR Rules Test.
- Must pass pre-employment work steps physical evaluation.
- Valid Driver License.
Work Environment:
- Work on and off the train in varied terrain in all weather during both daylight and dark hours.
- Work in railyard performing switching and assisting with train movement(s).
- Varied schedule throughout the year dictated by train schedule and maintenance operations.
Salary : $15 - $17
