What are the responsibilities and job description for the Train Conductor - Rutland position at Vermont Rail System?
Operates track switches, couples and uncouples cars and performs other duties associated with the movement of trains, cars and engines in rail yards and on the main railroad.
Required skills:
- Understand oral communications
- Reads and understands the book of rules, timetables, bulletins, train orders, waybills, placards, safety instructions and other written or printed material
- Make oneself understood orally
- Recognize sounds/changes in sounds
- Recognize colors
- Judge speed and/or distance of moving objects/parts
- Understand visual displays
- Take action and/or make decisions affecting security and well being of others
- Manually operate track switches (visually checks switch condition and direction) to change the direction of the engine or cars within yard limits or on the main railroad; may apply or release hand brakes to switch or perform other duties.
- Climbing and balancing
- Be able to lift, push and pull various weights
- Be able to sit, stand and climb
- Judge condition or status of objects/parts
- Exercise physical strength and/or endurance
- Work in all types of weather
The statements stated in this job description reflect the general details as necessary to describe the basic function, essential job duties/responsibilities, and job requirements typically required, and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of the job. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned; including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $29