Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Making up trains/switching cars
Reviews customer requirements and job orders
Uses efficient movements and means in switching and blocking operations
Considers safety in the switching of cars
Mounts and dismounts cars safely
Determines/communicates switching movements
Logs data pertinent to car movements
Conducts safe train operation
Conducts and participates in proper job briefings
Wears proper PPE on the job where required
Reports to work on time and well rested at reporting time
Properly conducts air brake checks and car safety inspection
Performs work in agreement with Operating Rules/Signals requirements
Understands/follows radio communication procedures
Uses proper track authority with all affected rail users
Practices good housekeeping on assigned locomotive
Assists as needed in on-the-job training for all lower positions
Operates Locomotive (depends on training and level achieved)
Operates Locomotive in safe and efficient manner
Follows all safe practices in train operations
Completes all forms necessary to locomotive operations
Keeps proper track of HOS records
Troubleshoots and perform minor locomotive maintenance issues
Operates within our Customer Focus Environment
Maintains a courteous and professional manner with customers
Maintains a courteous and professional manner with general public
Displays courtesy and sensitivity
Manages difficult or emotional customer situations
Meets commitments
Responds promptly to customer needs
Ability to maintain calm composure and professionalism and make safe and efficient decisions under emergency and normal operations
Ability and willingness to work outside in all weather conditions
Ability and willingness to wear all required PPE
Regularly lift and carry objects or material weighing up to 20 lbs.
Perform work activities that require making quick or repeated flexing movements with arms, legs or body (e.g. bending, stretching, twisting and reaching.)
React and respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations (e.g. reacting to alarms or to sounds indicating malfunction of equipment.)
Remain standing or sitting for more than half of every work day, and/or an extended period of time.
Read, inspect or do similar activities
Perform activities involving the use of fingers (e.g. pinching, pushing buttons.)
Perform activities involving the use of hands (e.g. holding, grasping, turning)
Engage in physical activities for an extended period of time.
Tying of hand brakes on the engine, (requiring a “pumping” action up and down at a level below the waist,)
Mount and dismount engines and cars from uneven surfaces and in all types of weather.
Operate various designs of track switches (puzzle, spring) and derails (hand-thrown, dual control, electric) to change the route of the engine within yards or on the road
Check switch points to assure switch is properly aligned
Align drawbars by lifting, pulling, or pushing on the drawbar
Pull pin-lifter rod to raise knuckle pin
Lift and carry objects weighing over 50 lbs. relying on safety rules/experience in handling (lifting, moving, carrying, etc.) them
Maintain balance while working in or around moving equipment, on uneven terrain, or on track ballast.
Get on and off moving or stationary equipment while train is performing industrial, station, or yard switching to set/release hand brakes or to perform other duties.
Ride moving car by hanging on grab irons or ladder, sometimes for extended period of time
Climb ladders, stairs, or other structures
Flag for vehicular traffic at intersections
Remove/replace broken knuckles weighing up to 85 lbs.
Inspect the condition of trains/equipment while stationary, sometimes involving walking the length of the train involving distances of more than a mile and frequently over uneven terrain.
Ability to pass FRA mandated testing including substance abuse, vision, and physicals
Requires an acceptable driving (DMV) record – clearance by the companies insurance company
Ability to understand/follow radio communication procedures
Ability to pass Operating Rules, Train Operating Signals, and Train Handling Test
Acceptable reading and writing skills (necessary for operations)
Ability to work up to 12 hour shifts, Holidays and weekends as required
Ability and willingness to perform Track Worker duties as required
Note: At Level V and Senior Levels, the Transportation Specialist is able to back up the Operations Manager for station and train operations.
Effectively backs up station manager
Ensures safe station and train operations
Completes required reports and paperwork
Maintains station and property in safe and organized manner
Follows proper cost control measures
Ensures all FRA and other regulations are properly followed
Responds properly to customer needs along the assigned line
