GSMR Rear Brakeman

Division/Department: Operations

Job Title: Rear Brakeman

Reports To: Train Master & Operations Manager

Type of position: Hourly / Non-exempt

Employee Classification: Seasonal

Location: Bryson City, NC

Compensation: $16-19 hour, depending on job experience

Job Summary: Wide range of responsibilities to support the Conductor for daily train operations with a focus on safety. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for safe operation of the train.
• Ensure cars and restrooms are stocked, watered, and operating. 
• Assist Conductor with seating issues. 
• Assemble and deboard Wildwater passengers in an organized fashion. 
• Reports any condition that affects the movement of the train to proper authorities.
• Provide assistance to passengers with special needs or mobility limitations. 
• Line track switches basic mechanical inspections and minor repairs on train cars.
• Courteous support of passengers, managers and fellow employees.
• Engage customers demonstrating strong customer service skills as part of the overall team.
• Compliance with GSMR procedures, safety and operating rules.
• Work with other departments as part of a team to provide passengers/guest with positive memories.
• Restock all bathrooms with supplies on all cars of the consist
• Other duties as requested.

Work Environment:

• Work on and off the train in varied terrain in all weather during both daylight and dark hours. 
• Work in railyard performing switching and assisting with train movement(s).
• Varied schedule throughout the year dictated by train schedule and maintenance operations. 

Education, Skill and Work Experience Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English.
• Ability to be on your feet for up to 12 hours.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to ascend/descend train steps/ladders and crawl on, under and around locomotive and passengers’ cars while performing needed maintenance functions.
• Good balance/equilibrium: walk on moving trains, graveled, uneven and/or sloped surfaces that may be wet/slippery while carrying lantern and flashlight.
• Must possess organizational skills with ability to multi-task while prioritizing workload with practical, flexible and innovative approach to work.
• Ability to communicate successfully with a variety of personalities and function effectively as a member of a team.
• Pre-Employment & Random Drug Testing program in compliance with company policy.
• Take & Pass GCOR Rules Test.
• Must pass pre-employment work steps physical evaluation.
• Valid Driver License.