RAILROAD MAINLINE & MARSHALLING YARD TRAFFIC OPERATOR

I. POSITION OBJECTIVE To safely and efficiently support Inland Traffic Rail operations by coordinating yard inventory, preparing switch lists, and communicating with production units and Union Pacific, while ensuring railcars meet company, DOT, and FRA safety, quality, and environmental standards.II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY1. Act as Permitting PIC on Hazardous Energy Control for Rail.2. Relieve Shift properly.3. Scan the rail yard for daily/monthly inventory.4. Coordinate movement of rail cars.5. Prepare accurate Inbound/Outbound train list.6. Complete Monthly Inspections.7. Schedule and Coordinate rail yard maintenance / PM schedule.8. Schedule and Coordinate Locomotive maintenance / PM schedule.9. Inspect equipment.10. Ensure that shift inspections are being performed.11. Ensure that THM Policies and Procedures are being performed.12. Understand all duties performed by rail personnel in Inland Traffic Rail Operation.13. Maintain log book.14. Adhere/Implement/educate/train and adhere to all company policies and procedures including but not limited to, ISO, personnel, quality, environmental, health, safety, Federal and State laws, regulatory and company requirements.15. Comply with NTG (Nothing Touching the Ground) requirements. Including daily audits.16. Be active in Operation Clean Sweep, and ensure employees are aware of and accountable for pellet loss prevention, containment, cleanup and disposal.17. Work outside normal shift hours as needed.18. Maintain regular and reliable attendance.19. Perform other duties as assigned.
I. QUALIFICATIONSA. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA1. Previous Related Experience RequiredRequires 3-5 years Railcar Switching experience as a conductor, or switching foreman utilizing a locomotive as switching power.2. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job• Policy, Procedure, and Safety training available after hire.• Proficiency in railcar switching and train movements as well as inventory management.• Ability to prepare and interpret switch lists and train documents.• Skilled in operating locomotives and rail yard equipment safely.• Use of AEI hand-held scanner and computer systems for tracking and reporting.• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
3. Education1. High School graduate or equivalent2. Valid Drivers License
4. Other Certification/Training Required• Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire.• Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.