Railroad ConductorEngineer Job at Terminal Switching Services, La Mesa, NM

  • Terminal Switching Services
  • La Mesa, NM

Job Description

Full Job Description

Terminal Switching Services is looking for a Railroad Conductor with NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED to join our team at the Union Pacific Marion, AR Terminal.

We are looking for ambitious, capable, and skilled team members to join our nationwide crew. We offer a team-oriented atmosphere with quality employee benefits, and room to grow your career! We have multiple shifts available both day and night.

Apply Online or in Person at the work location:

TSS Union Pacific Intermodal Terminal

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APPLICANTS MUST currently live within a 1-hour commute of business location. OUT OF AREA candidates and/or those requiring a relocation will NOT be considered.

Job Summary

The Conductor is responsible for the movement of rail equipment to ensure the accurate placement of rail cars that will facilitate the loading and unloading of trains in the rail yard.

Starting Rate of Pay:

$50,000 -$75,000 a year with overtime included.

Various shifts available both day and night (Typically 12 hr shifts depending on workload)

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for assisting the Train Engineer with the movement of rail equipment (locomotives, rail cars, tracks, etc.) within the rail yard in a safe and efficient manner.

Maintain an efficient and orderly rail yard by moving rail cars and freeing rail tracks for incoming rail traffic.

Manage rail track switches to direct rail cars to appropriate tracks.

Ability to connect and disconnect rail air hoses as needed to consolidate rail cars efficiently.

Lead job briefings with the Supervisors and crew prior to work beginning.

Ensures compliance is met under HAZMAT and OSHA Regulations. This includes reporting any incidents to the supervisory immediately.

The conductor is required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as a safety vest, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety toe boots.

Responsible for maintaining clear communication with Train Engineer/Operator and other crew members while moving locomotives with either verbal, hand, or radio signals.

Participates in daily safety briefings.

Inspects all rail equipment to ensure there is no damage and notify the operator and supervisor immediately if there is.

Handles all rail equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Maintain awareness and organization within the rail yard, including attention to the ground surface (potholes, debris, and/or slippery conditions).

Minimum Qualifications:

You must have a valid driver's license.

Knowledge of the railroad industry from vocational education, apprenticeship, on-the-job training, or similar experience isn't necessary, but helpful.

You must be able to pass a vision and hearing test.

You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with a variety of individuals.

Work Environment Requirements:

Job duties are performed in an ambient outdoor environment, which would include varying conditions (rain, snow, ice, heat, wind, cold, etc).

This position requires that you travel throughout the yard and the transfer station either by walking and/or driving.

The noise level in the work environment is loud and this noise is continuous.

You must have the ability to work in an environment which can be hazardous at times.

You must have the physical ability to see and hear fast-moving equipment and be able to move so that you can remain safe always.

Benefits:

Medical | Dental | Vision Insurance.

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.

Life Insurance.

401k.

This job would be suitable for persons looking for jobs in a warehouse, as a delivery driver, working outdoors, doing landscaping, and working in a railyard

Terminal Switching Services is a subsidiary of RMS that provides FRA certified switching services throughout the United States.
Switching is a complex operation involving many people, facilities, and vehicles in a narrow time frame. TSS expertise can be your key to unlocking more profit. Ship your products safely and meet your commitments consistently. Whether your business is small or large, we have the resources that can handle it.

Job Tags

Full time, Apprenticeship, Immediate start, Relocation, Shift work, Night shift

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