Primary Activities and Responsibilities- Conductor:

• Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Review instructions from supervisor, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew
• Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures
• Receive and transmit information by radio
• Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists
• Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses
• Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars
• Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
• Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems
• Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
• Quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.)

Primary Activities and Responsibilities- Engineer:

• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of the locomotive
• Operation of locomotive, which requires full mobility in seated position facing forward and to the side
• Requires the manipulation of throttle and brake controls as well as interpreting gauges and controls
• Must be able to manipulate valves and switches both inside and outside of the cab
• Applies and releases handbrakes
• Ascends and descends steps and ladders to get on and off the equipment
• Takes directions from conductors and brakemen
• Coupling cars
• Other duties as assigned, as requested/required.
• Must comply with all new and outstanding railroad instructions regarding the operation of the train.
• Must comply with all federal regulations regarding the operation of the train air brakes.
• Assist the Locomotive Engineer in the management of the train and daily work.
• Work Safely and Efficiently.
• Completes work as directed by supervisors.
• Must pass all job and health related examinations.
• Perform switching, make-up and break-up trains.
• Perform ground tasks of coupling and un-coupling cars, operating switches, etc.
• Maintain accurate records of cars handled, repairs performed, and track conditions encountered.
• Communication with management, customer service, crew members, and connecting railroads

Minimum Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License
• 2 years verifiable work experience
• No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Outside work experience
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Mechanical experience – Locomotive
• Track Maintenance

Physical Requirements:

• Medium to heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 80 pounds
• Reach/handle/finger/feel
• Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb
• Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places
• Ride on the outside of rail equipment for long periods of time
• Walk long distances over uneven terrain
• Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
• Must meet color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations

Basic Competencies

• Verbal comprehension(Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical)
• Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
• Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)

Employment Conditions:

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses
• Complete annual training and pass safety operating rules examination
• Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
• Must pass all required assessments
• Must pass a background screening
• May require a post-offer medical examination, including drug and physical capabilities test
• Advance to engineer position when required, based on seniority

Environmental Conditions:

Work outside in all weather conditions.

Safety:

Safety is the cornerstone value at Port Muskogee. We are professionals and our activities must reflect that professionalism. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day – regardless of their role at Port Muskogee. Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.

This is a safety sensitive position. The candidate selected for this position must successfully complete a full physical including a drug test, and prior certification review. Passing results must be received prior to start date in new position.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Muskogee, OK 74403: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location