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Relief Engineer - St. Paul, MN - $27/hr (Full-Time)
Location: St Paul, MN
Job Type: Engineer
Job Title: ReliefEngineer -OSHA/MSHADepartment:Industrial SwitchingDivision:Northern Plains Rail Services
Reports to:Assistant Mgr. Industrial Switching Job Status:Part Time as needed Schedule:On call as needed to cover scheduled vacations, time off, and leaves ofabsence.
Shift:6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Pay: $27/hour
* Experience required*
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 NPRC, 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 back pack 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, 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 and works in hot/cold temperatures, on-call, works outside, exposure to noise, , vibration, walk on uneven or slippery surface, works with others, moving machinery &shift work.
Frequent: Exposure to dust/smoke & fumes/odors/grease/oil &stand on concrete.
Occasional: Exposure to electrical hazards, travel required, & works in wet conditions.
Rare: Works in cramped quarters, works inside, works alone, money handling,chemicals & toxic materials.
Education and Training:
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.