DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

As Locomotive Engineer

• Operating the Locomotive to move loaded or empty rail cars.
• Perform Daily Locomotive Inspections.
• Observe Start up procedures for operation of Locomotive. 
• Observe Shut Down procedures for Locomotive.
• Maintain visual / radio contact with crew members during any rail car movement.
• Responsible for the safety of crew members.
• Observe the Timetable.
• Observe All Rules in the General Code of Rules (GCOR). 
• Observe All Rules under the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Parts 100 – 400.
• Observe All Rules per the Association of American Railroads (AAR) Field and Office Manuals for Interchange. 

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.
• Attend the United States Army Transportation School Course for Rail Crew Members within the first year of employment. (80 Hour Course). 
• Attend the United States Army Transportation School Course for Locomotive Engineers after a minimum of 2 years Train Crew Member Experience. (80 Hour Course).

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a Valid Driver’s License. 
• Pass any / all physicals or drug tests.
• Must Pass a Hearing and Sight Test prior to the start of the Locomotive Engineer Course. 
• The Physical Ability / strength to perform all necessary duties.