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Traveling Conductor - Superior, WI -$28.85/hr (Full-Time)
Location: Superior, WI
Job Type: Conductor
Job Title: Conductor 1 - Refinery Department: Industrial Switching Division: Northern Plains Rail Services
Reports to: Assistant Manager Industrial Switching Job Status: Full Time Schedule: Varies. Weekend duty, on-call, overtime & travel 50% +
Summary:
Receives, relays, and /or acts upon oral or written instructions, to ensure proper placement of locomotives and cars.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities at NPRC are, but are not limited to:
Competencies:
To perform this job successfully at NRPC, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Physical Demands:
NPRC may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands listed below:
· Continuous: Balancing, bending, climbing ladders-ascend/descend, crouching, driving, hearing & vision, reaching above & below shoulder level, sitting, stairs-ascend/descend, standing, twisting & walking. Lift & carry hand tools-shovel, broom, lantern, etc. less than 10 lbs.
· Frequent: Lift & carry backpack snow blower 20-40 lbs.
· Occasional: Kneeling, push/pull.
· Rare: Lift & carry knuckles & End-of Train Device over 50 lbs. Crawling, jogging & stooping.
· Ability to talk and hear accurately in person, via the telephone, or via two-way radio.
· Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force constantly.
· Ability to step on and off equipment safely and work and balance from ladders to perform tasks.
· Ability to walk the length of trains on uneven ground and safely ride the side of railcars.
· Must possess at least 20/40 in each eye with or without corrective lenses.
· Must be able to recognize and distinguish colors displayed by signals, signs, etc.
· Must possess an average hearing threshold (in the better ear) of 40db at 500HZ, 1000HZ, and 2000HZ, aided or unaided.
· Exposed to loud noises.
· Exposed to live track/trains/high voltage/moving equipment.
· Must be able to perform manual labor in all types of harsh weather conditions outside on or near railroad tracks with most of the day spend on feet, including very hot and very cold weather.
· Must wear safety equipment required by NPRSS while performing duties, including safety glasses, hard hats, safety footwear, H2S sensors if required and hearing protection.
· May be required to operate track machinery under Track Foreman's supervision.
· Inspect all track structures and anything likely to endanger or delay train movements.
· Make minor repairs and assist in coordinating and making emergency repairs.
· Detect and report changing track conditions.
Environmental:
· Continuous: Exposure to dust/smoke, fumes/odors/grease/oil, works in hot/cold temperatures, on-call, works outside, exposure to noise, chemicals, vibration, toxic materials, walk on uneven or slippery surface, works with others & moving machinery.
· Occasional: Exposure to electrical hazards, travel required, stand on concrete, shift work & works in wet conditions.
· Rare: Works in cramped quarters, works inside, works alone, money handling.
Education and Training:
· Must have and maintain an insurable driving status which includes but is not limited to NPR driver provisions.
This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.
NPR is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected under local, state, or federal statute, ordinance, or regulation.