Job Posting OPEN
Conductor
Join the Western New
York & Pennsylvania Railroad team as a conductor contributing to our
excellent customer service by focusing on the safe transportation of freight,
which is key to our company mission. The
Railroad has been serving our freight customers with pride and distinction
since 1965 and we are looking for someone with a positive attitude and a desire
to join our team. Our main office is in Olean, NY, the largest city in
Cattaraugus County which serves as its financial, business, transportation, and
entertainment center.
Position Overview: Responsible for ensuring the smooth transit of freight between
destinations and working to keep the train in good condition so that everything
stays on schedule. This position reports to the Trainmaster. The reporting location is Meadville, PA.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Ensures compliance with all train orders, signals,
and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA)
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Develops and maintains positive working
relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and
effectively handle high-pressure situations
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Operates track switches, couple cars
and work on freight trains in yard operations and on the road
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Reviews and understands instructions from
dispatchers and yardmasters
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Receives and transmits information by radio and
telephone
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Reads and understands bulletins, work orders, and
switch lists
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Works with customer service and dispatch to ensure
accurate movement and placement of cars
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Maintains awareness of surrounding area and
suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
Qualifications:
Required
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High school diploma or equivalent
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18 years of age or older
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Clean motor vehicle record (MVR) in the past ten
(10) years with no DUI, DWI, or reckless driving convictions
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Must meet color vision requirements as described in
the FRA Regulation
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Demonstrate auditory and visual
acuity/tracking/inspection
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Always be alert and aware of surrounding operating
environment
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Understand oral and written communications
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Quickly respond to visual symbols, signals and
displays (sound, light, picture, etc)
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Work a flexible schedule, which can include working
various days, hours, and shifts
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Complete annual training and pass safety operating
rules examinations
Preferred
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Previous Railroad experience
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Experience working outdoors in variable weather
conditions
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
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Wear protective equipment including, but not limited to,
hearing protection, work boots, safety glasses, and high-visibility clothing
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Ability to work in all weather conditions and ride
on the outside of rail equipment for long periods of time
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Availability to report to work with 2-hour advance
notice
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Federal regulations require random testing for
drugs and/or alcohol
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Bend, stoop, reach, twist, climb and work at
heights up to 20 feet
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Access confined areas
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Push/pull up to 50 pounds, floor to waist lift 80
pounds, waist to shoulder 50 pounds and shoulder to overhead 40 pounds
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Frequently exposed to extreme heat from equipment
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Regularly exposed to loud noise, moving mechanical
parts, diesel, grease and oil smells
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Ability to stand and sit for an extended length of
time and walk long distances for long periods of time on uneven terrain to
include railroad ballast and icy ground
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Potential exposure to high voltages
The Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad
embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to
building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and
skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. The Western New
York & Pennsylvania Railroad does not discriminate in any employment
decisions based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender
identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital
status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee
organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other
non-merit factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an
inclusive environment for all employees.