Location: Clewiston Railroad Operations

Job Responsibilities

• Operate locomotives, trains to and from loading facilities
• Operate locomotives in side rail yards and industry and perform switching movements as needed
• Observe schedules to ensure trains operate on time
• Conduct locomotive inspections for defects, perform necessary minor adjustments, and document and report any defects that will make the locomotive inoperative

• Ensure the train operates at the proper speeds, amperage, and with proper air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs

• Maintain written documentation of the job, read and apply processes and procedures according to operating and maintenance manuals
• Make an appropriate response to emergency conditions or breakdowns following safety procedures, rules, and company policy 
• Once the Engineer Trainee has successfully completed the Engineer program, they will be required to fill any open Locomotive Engineer positions.

Qualifications

• Know proper operation of locomotive and airbrakes
• Ability to maintain clear and proper communication by hand signals, radio, and lantern with the Conductor and Switchman
• Ability to make quick decisions to react to emergencies
• Must read, speak, and write English
• Work with others or alone with minimal supervision.
• Have a valid driver’s license Class E or above
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations in the job
• Ability to work the posted schedule with shift work and overtime as necessary
• Must pass all company-designated tests designed to measure basic skills, job skills, mechanical aptitude, and/or other interests, skills, and characteristics with a minimum score of 85%
• No active discipline and good work history
• Educational and previous work experience will be considered

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The characteristics of the work environment and physical requirements outlined here are typical of those an employee may encounter while carrying out the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to assist individuals with disabilities in fulfilling these essential functions.

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works and drives in outside weather conditions regularly.
• Working conditions may be rainy, hot, humid, dusty, foggy, etc., depending on the weather, and may be at night time
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud 
• Duties of this job are also performed in an office environment

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle and/or move various objects, tools, and/or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk, hear, and see

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Visibility must extend to 62’ and beyond.
• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary and use common office equipment
• Ability to move or handle various items generally weighing between 0-75 pounds. Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to bend, climb, and walk significant distances
• Mount and dismount the locomotive and check switch points for proper alignment

This position will report to Mickey Watson and/or the Trainmaster on duty.

This job description does not imply that these requirements are the sole standards for the position. Employees must adhere to additional instructions and complete any other tasks requested by their supervisors.