Conductor / Engineer

Hiring for Multiple Conductor/Engineer Positions in Ridgefield Park, NJ

• On-the-Job Training Provided
• Union Membership* 
• Insurance Benefits
• 10 Paid Holidays
• $29.94/hr. with 40 Hours/Week Guaranteed* 
• $2,000 annual stipend in addition to annual wages earned

*Following a 120-day Probationary Period

Qualifications

• Dependable individuals with strong work ethics and a clean work history.
• Subject to Background Check, Pre-Employment Physical, as well as Periodic Drug/Alcohol Testing once hired.
• Must live within a reasonable distance of Ridgefield Park, NJ and available to make a 2-hour call. 
• Must be available to work varied hours/days: Nights, Weekends and Holidays.
• Previous Engineer, Conductor experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Qualified candidates will be responsible for operating diesel electric locomotives, interpret train orders, train signals and railroad rules and regulations to transport freight trains in a safe manner. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Inspecting locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and Company required checks and tests.
• Receiving train consist which provides the physical make-up of train and includes weights, lengths, location of loads and empties, and cars requiring special handling.
• Applying knowledge of territory, including terrain, grades, curves, and grade crossings, in order to give prescribed warning signals and to otherwise operate the train in a safe manner.
• Complying with train orders, train signals, radio communications and railroad rules and regulations to operate the locomotive in an efficient and safe manner.
• Conferring with train dispatcher by radio to give or receive information and to give instructions concerning stops, delays or oncoming trains.
• Notifying proper authorities and preparing reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops or delays.
• Placing cars to facilitate loading and unloading and the makeup and breakdown of trains in a rail yard, industrial plant, or similar locations.
• Ensuring compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
• Comprehending and reviewing instructions from dispatchers and supervisors and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew.
• Inspecting all equipment on cars prior to departures.
• Receiving and transmitting information by radio and telephone.
• Reading and understanding bulletins, work orders, and switch lists.
• Coupling and uncoupling cars, operating switches, and making minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses.
• Working with customers to ensure accurate placement and movement of cars.
• Maintaining awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety.
• Quickly and repeatedly making precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions.
• Comprehending color and/or hand signals and systems.