DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

As Train Crew Member

• Build the Train from the data that is provided by the Operations Manager or Superintendent / Switch cars as directed by Shop Foreman
• Throw Switches to move Locomotive / Train from Track to Track.
• Secure or release hand brakes on Rail Cars, prior to or after movement.
• Perform an Air Brake Test for each Track of Rail Cars prior to movement.
• Coupling and Uncoupling Rail Cars as Needed to build Train.
• Observe All Rules in the General Code of Rules (GCOR).
• Observe All Rules under the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under the Code of Federal Regulations CFR Title 49, Parts 100 - 400. (Title 49 / Transportation).
• Observe All Rules under the Association of American Railroads (AAR) Field and Office Manuals for Interchange.
• Attend the United States Army Transportation School Course for Rail Crew Members within the first year of employment. (80 Hour Course).

As Railroad Employee

• Perform Car Repair Maintenance on Rail Cars. This could include the changing of Brakes Shoes, Air Hoses, Knuckle Pins, Vent Protectors, and various other parts or components of a Rail Car.
• Perform Track Maintenance: Gauging Track, Replacing Cross Ties / Switch Ties, Replacing Pieces of Rail, Replacing Track Bolts/Washers/Nuts.
• Perform simple Signal Light Maintenance of Railroad Signaled Crossings.
• Use of Cutting Torch / Welder during various type of repairs.
• Perform Housekeeping of the Shop, Tool Shed, Trucks and Locomotives.
• Activate Signaled Crossings and Remove De-Rail (In Truck) when not Assigned as part of the Train Crew for the Day.
• Run Crossings (In Truck) when not Assigned as part of the Train Crew for the Day.
• Turn off Signaled Crossings and Apply De-Rail (In Truck) when not Assigned as part of the Train Crew for the Day.
• Perform any necessary maintenance on Trucks or Locomotives.
• Any / All additional duties that could be assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a Valid Driver's License.
• Pass any / all physicals or drug tests.
• The Physical Ability / strength to perform all necessary duties.