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Conductor

Overview
This position is responsible for safely operating trains on Chesapeake and Delaware's four railroads.

Job Requirements
Safety - Comply with general rules, operating rules and other safety rules and instructions, company procedures, government regulations, maintenance procedures and instructions, memorandums and other work-related information, and take appropriate action to respond to safety concerns.

Communication - Works with the General Manager and/or NJ Transit dispatcher to obtain information related to train movement and track authority, acts on oral instructions and written instructions received by means of various communication devices related to work assignments as per the directive of the General Manager and/or NJ Transit dispatcher, provides information concerning train stops, reports and explains accidents, reports and explains unscheduled stops and delays.

Train Operation - Conducts the movement of rail cars and train movements as directed by the General Manager and per the needs of the railroad's shippers. To do so, the conductor climbs on/off rail equipment, sets and releases (manual) hand brakes, operates switches and derails (checks switch points and derails for proper alignment), couples and uncouples air hoses between railcars, removes and replaces broken knuckle couplers (75 lb. railcar connector), rides moving railcars by hanging on ladders and grab irons, controls the movement of a train via hand, radio and other signals, judges clearance distances, make decisions regarding placement of railcars in the train consist.

Inspections - Monitors track conditions for anomalies (such as broken rails, defective switches and weather related problems), inspects railcars in compliance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations of 49 CFR, inspects and reports the condition of passing trains.

Disclaimer - The job requirements in this posting are representative categories, and are only to be used in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general categories do not constitute an exhaustive list of duties for the position.

Qualifications

  • Must have CURRENT Conductor Certificate

  • NORAC Rule qualifications preferred

  • NJ Transit or other signal territory experience and qualification preferred

  • 18 years of age or older

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Must have a valid driver’s license

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

  • Able to work in geographic area assigned

  • Able to wear all required personnel protective equipment

  • Able to pass DOT physical, including auditory and visual requirements described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations of 49 CFR

  • Able to visually distinguish between colors, including red, green, blue, yellow and clear (lunar) light

  • Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English

  • Able to comprehend general, operating and other safety rules and instructions, timetables, bulletin orders, train orders, waybills, placards, company procedures, government regulations, maintenance procedures and instructions, memorandums and other work-related information

  • Able to prepare all required daily reports, including locomotive inspections, delay reports, accident reports, switch lists (which may be on a tablet or computer), train orders and other forms

  • Able to pass all required training and testing

  • Able to see, interpret, and comply with hand signals (day and night)

  • Able to hear, interpret, and comply with whistle/horn signals

  • Able to accurately judge speed and distance of moving objects

  • Able to work on-call, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, all hours of the day/night, including weekends and holidays

  • Able to arrive to assigned work location within 120 minutes of notification to report to work

  • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, sleet, and snow)

  • Able to work on uneven surfaces, frequently climb ladders, work at various heights up to two stories above the ground, and work in an extremely safety sensitive environment

  • Able to work around loud noise, fumes

  • Able to work around moving machinery

  • Able to lift 30 lbs frequently, 50 lbs occasionally, 80 lbs infrequently, and carry up to waist height

  • Able to bend, life, walk, stand, sit and use hand tools for an extended time

  • Able to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, climb and work in confined areas

  • Able to use hands for activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling


Training

Will occur on the job, and will include classroom training, instruction in the field, and all requisite testing.

Work Conditions

Outdoors in all weather conditions, all hours of the day/night, all seasons of the year, on uneven surfaces and in an extremely safety sensitive environment.

Work Hours

May include on-call (24/7) component, and will include nights, weekends (and possibly holidays).

Benefits

Chesapeake and Delaware employees receive a competitive benefit package.

Background Investigation

Criminal history

Last 5 years of driving history

Last 5 years of employment history

Last 3 years DOT employer history

Medical Review

Pre-employment DOT physical (including, but not limited to hearing/vision)

Pre-employment drug screening

Other elements as needed

EOE

Chesapeake and Delaware, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or policies on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or transgender status), restroom choice, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, marital or family status, veteran status, political belief, genetic information or family medical history, or any other characteristic protected by law.