Operator, Rail

2 weeks ago

Houston, United States Sunrise Plastic Enterprise, Inc Full time

**Job Description: Operator, Rail**:
**Location**:
Houston, TX, 77049
**Skills**: Diesel-electric locomotive operation, throttle and brake usage, railcar switching, safety regulations, physical labor, communication, basic math, and English proficiency.
**Description**: The Operator, Rail position involves operating diesel-electric locomotives using throttle and brakes while switching railcars in the Sunrise Plastic Facility. The primary responsibility is to facilitate the unloading and loading of railcars safely and efficiently to service customers. This position requires manual labor and proficiency in various skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.
**Physical Demands**:

- Sitting: 40% - Riding in locomotive or vehicle; doing paperwork
- Standing: 30%-40% - Waiting on engine to clear switch; directing train movements
- Walking: 20%-40% - Inspecting cars; Performing air tests; Positioning self in safe area
- Climbing: Climbing ladders, stairs, slopes
- Balancing: Climbing on and off equipment, ability to withstand quick start/stop jolts
- Stooping/Bending: Inspecting train, looking at brakes
- Twisting: Pulling uncoupling levers, tying handbrakes, looking out back window at train
- Squatting/Kneeling: Connecting air hoses, Inspecting Locomotive
- Crawling: Inspecting Locomotives
- Foot Controls: Use foot controls on flat car staff brakes when applicable

**Environmental Conditions**:

- Exposure to Weather
- Noise Intensity
- Extreme Cold
- Exposed Heights
- Extreme Hot
- Exposure to Electricity
- Wet and/or Humidity
- Exposure to Toxic/Caustic Chemicals
- Proximity to Moving Mechanical Parts/Equipment
- Exposure to Explosives

**Requirements**:

- Operate Diesel-Electric locomotive using throttle and brakes
- Monitor and maintain locomotive performance through the use of throttle and brakes, and understanding of amperage, air pressure, train make-up, track conditions, etc.
- Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance
- Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule
- Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math
- Inspect the locomotive before running to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and all FRA requirements
- Read switching orders from the designated person
- Observe radio and hand signals in the yard or in the cab and operate locomotive in accordance with Sunrise Plastics rules and regulations
- Observe arm or lantern signal and move controls to move locomotive backward or forwards to switch and couple cars; or receive starting signal and move control; such as throttle and air brakes to operate locomotive
- Read and interpret rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety rules and regulations and schedule
- Talk to crew or other Sunrise Personnel via radio or telephone to give or receive switching information
- Turn hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake and tie handbrakes
- Observe track to detect obstructions
- Inspect locomotive after run to detect damaged or defective equipment
- May walk along tops of cars and peer down between them to inspect couplings, air hoses, and journal boxes
- Sit or ride in the cab of the locomotive to observe signals from other crew members
- Perform other duties as requested or required

**Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used**:

- PPE; safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots
- Hearing protection

**Education and Experience**:

- High school education or general education development (GED)
- Ability to pass training and required testing to keep facility credentials current

**Work Environment**: The work environment characteristics include exposure to outside weather conditions and elements, noise, and fumes from gas, oil, and grease. Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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