Conductor L. G. Everist, Inc. Dell Rapids, SD 57022
Posted/Updated:
2 days ago
Job Description Conductor Job Description Department:
D & I Railroad Reports to:
Operations Manager Job Summary:
The Conductor is responsible for managing all aspects of their train and works directly with the locomotive engineer to ensure the safe movement of the train.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Does not have any direct reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform switching, make-up, and break-up trains.
- Perform ground tasks of coupling and uncoupling cars, operating switches, etc.
- Maintain accurate records of cars handled, repairs performed, and track conditions encountered.
- Assist with the management of the train and daily work.
- Communicate with management, customer service, crew members, and connecting railroads.
- Follows all company safety and environmental policies and all federal regulations (OSHA, MSHA, FRA, EPA, DOT, and
SDDANR, IADENR
). o Report any accidents, injuries, or near misses as soon as possible. o Report unsafe conditions and acts, and/or correct them if within the employee's ability. o Request help when unsure about how to perform a job safely. o Attend company safety meetings and get necessary safety training. o Check-in when entering a site - and learn site-specific safety rules prior to working on site.
- All other duties assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Valid Driver's license is required.
- Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with others.
- Must be detail-oriented, self-starting and able to solve problems in stressful situations.
- Must comply with all new and outstanding railroad instructions regarding the operation of train.
- Must comply with all federal regulations regarding the operation of the train air brakes.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- As an absolute condition of employment, employees are required to adhere to a nicotine, drug, and alcohol-free work environment.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED.
- FRA Certified Conductor preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform a variety of assigned duties in a rail yard environment.
- Ability to perform assigned job duties under time constraints and adverse conditions.
- Must pass all job and health related examinations including color vision and hearing.
- Must be able to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, climb/descend ladders.
- Must be able to ride on the outside of rail equipment for long distances.
- Must be able to walk long distances on uneven terrain.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally and up to 85 pounds rarely.
Working Environment and Conditions:
- This position must report to work as called on a 24-hour basis, possibly away from home.
- Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
- Conductor will eventually be required to become locomotive engineer certified.
L. G. Everist, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate. We embrace a diverse workforce and opportunities for all qualified applicants. We are committed to having a team that represents the communities where we operate with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check.