Back to jobsBe responsible for the safe movement of trains by adhering to applicable operating rules/practices. Oversee all on-train employees in service delivery by adhering to Alstom service standards.
Think and function independently utilizing clear and effective verbal communication skills to interact with passengers, crew members, and others jointly responsible for safe and efficient train movements and customer service.
Secure movement orders and ensure clear understanding by operating crew. Ensure pre-determined service requests are understood and carried out.
Maintain an understanding of operating characteristics and practices including physical characteristics, safety rules, air brake rules, electrical instructions, equipment trouble-shooting practices, and emergency procedures.
Physically move between and around train cars manipulating and lifting heavy air hoses and electrical cables.
Safely ride the side of train equipment, getting on and off equipment, as required.
Responsible for submission of various reports to record movement delays, unusual occurrences, passenger inconveniences, and mechanical defects. Assist in boarding and detraining of passengers.
Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Review instructions from dispatchers, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew.
Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures.
Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone Read and understand bulletins and notices.
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 the surrounding areas and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems.
Quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals, and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.).
