Railroad Conductor
1 week ago
The Conductor/Switchman position at Watco Corp is responsible for controlling and coordinating train movements while switching railcars in a safe and efficient manner. This role requires manual labor and involves becoming proficient in various skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training period.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure predictable and reliable attendance.
- Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
- Read, write, and communicate in English, and understand basic math.
- Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes, and apply procedures using good judgment.
- Read switching orders from designated personnel.
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of train crews.
- Receive oral or written instructions from Managers or Customers indicating which cars are to be switched.
- Notify engineers of switching orders and specify which cars are to be moved to designated locations in the yard.
- Communicate with crew members or other yard workers via radio to exchange switching information.
- Confer with train dispatchers via radio to issue or receive information or instructions concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains.
- Provide instructions to throw track switches and couple or uncouple cars.
- May assist workers in throwing switches or performing other activities involved in switching operations.
- Apply and release handbrakes by turning the hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake.
- Observe the track to detect obstructions.
- Maintain records of the number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched.
- May coordinate activities of the switching crew from the locomotive cab, caboose, or control tower.
- Raise the coupling lever to couple or uncouple cars.
- Throw track switches to facilitate shunting of cars and signal engineers to move cars using lanterns, arm signals, or radio.
- Connect air hoses to cars when making up trains by bending and applying force.
- May set warning signals, such as flares, flags, or lanterns, at the front and rear of the train during emergency stops to warn oncoming trains.
- Sit or ride in the cab of the locomotive to observe signals from other crew members.
- May make minor repairs to couplings and air hoses and report any equipment requiring major repairs.
- Communicate with dispatchers via radio to exchange switching information.
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. Must be able to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.
Skills and Abilities- High school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.
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