Locomotive Engineer jobs in the United States

Locomotive Engineer

Employee Type : Salary

City : Hayden

State / Territory : US-AZ

Positions Open : 3

Site Name : Copper Basin Railway

Site Location : Hayden, US-AZ, 85135

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A complete job description concludes Freight Engineer key duties / responsibilities, Locomotive Engineer job qualifications (knowledge, education, skills, abilities, experience) and other ones such as daily tasks, key activities, key / core competencies, job functions / purpose

Locomotive engineer duties :

Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Job briefing

Air Brakes

Train Handling

Applicable Operating Rules

Hazmat Transportation and Emergency Response

Proper attire

Mounting and dismounting equipment

Crossing tracks and yards

Operating switches

Track authority

Yard limits

Signal compliance

Fixed signals, hand signals, radio transmitted signals

Pre-trip locomotive inspections

Troubleshooting

Basic air brake operations

Proper throttle modulation

Proper brake application

Use of automatic train brake

Use of dynamic brake

Use of independent brake

Proper starting and stopping procedures

Knowledge of physical characteristics

Hours of Service Act

Blue Flag Rules

Power Brake Rule

Inspect all locomotives prior to departures

Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone

Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists

Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety

Comprehend color and / or hand signals and systems

List of Freight Locomotive Engineer qualifications

High School diploma / GED

18 years of age or older

Valid Driver's License

2 years verifiable work experience and / or college

Outside work experience

Experience working on an on-call basis

Experience working varying shift schedules

Stoop / bend / kneel / crouch / crawl / balance / climb

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)

The CBRY shall provide for the continuing education of certified Engineers to ensure that each Engineer maintains the necessary knowledge concerning railroad safety and operating rules and compliance with all applicable Federal regulations.

Re-certification for all certified Engineers will occur on an interval of not greater than 36 months and incorporate formal training and testing.

The railroad will keep appropriate records for each Engineers formal training and testing.

Formal training sessions, including periodic refresher training for loss of knowledge and changed circumstances, will be required of all certified Engineer.

Familiarization training will be required when a Engineer has been absent from the territory for a period of 24 months or more.

Persons shall be considered to have maintained physical characteristics familiarity by :

traversing a territory at least once in the preceding 24 months for railroads operating only under conditions that do not include signalized methods of operation.

traversing a territory at least once in the preceding 12 months for railroads operating under conditions that include signalized methods of operation.

Aforementioned training sessions may include documented company safety meetings and periodic rules training. Training environments may include classroom training, computer based training, film or multi-media presentations, and use of on-job-training.

The minimum training duration requirements are :

Railroads operating only under conditions requiring stopping within half the range of vision 8 hours

Railroads operating under conditions requiring stopping within half the range of vision and one or more additional methods of operation 16 hours

The 36 month certification period will include training on the following mandatory topics :

Safety Rules

Operating Rules

Timetable Instructions (if applicable)

Applicable Federal Regulations

Physical Characteristics (Territory Specific)

Use of Applicable Job Aids

Hazardous Materials (when applicable)

Train Handling

Subject matter shall emphasize new rules, new regulations, and those rules that when violated, have caused or are likely to cause the most accidents or incidents.

Certification will require a period of on-the-job training and territorial familiarization based on the evaluation of a qualified instructor.

Prior experience and unique characteristics of the territory must be considered by the Program Administrator or designated supervisor prior to certification.

Training and testing described in this section may be provided by one of the certified DSLE Trainmasters.

CBRY is located 64 miles southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson.

A core value of ASARCO LLC is Safety First. The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable.

Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems.

Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s / he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen (hair analysis).

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical / prescription / dental / vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage, and 401(k) plan with company match.

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Last updated : 2024-05-17