Conductor / Engineer

North American Rail Solutions

Houston, TXOn-siteContractor, Temporary

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Location: Houston, TX
Work style: On-site
Job type: Contractor, Temporary
Posted: Oct 9; 11 days ago

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About the company

North American Rail Solutions

Logistics and supply chain · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

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What you'll do

Coordinates with Terminal Manager for daily duties engaged with shifting of rail cars
Perform required pre-job and/or daily inspections including couplings and air-hoses to ensure that they are securely fastened, railcars for safety defects, equipment defects or leaks, locomotives for safe operations.
Operate locomotive or track mobile shifting rail cars
Conduct the safe and efficient movement of rail cars in accordance with railroad rules and regulations to load and unload
Perform basic maintenance within the facility including checking fluids, refilling fluids, etc.
Other duties as required by business needs or as assigned

What you need

Able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, able to walk several miles per day, able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance, and able to climb/stoop/crawl
Must be able to work on elevated surfaces
Ability to consistently work with hands, fine finger manipulation, twisting and turning at the wrists, using hand and/or power tools.
Education: a high school diploma

Key skills

Conductor/Engineer experienceStrong communication skillsValid Driver’s Licenseresponding to emergency situationswork independentlyoperating various heavy-duty machinery

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North American Rail Solutions (NARS) is seeking individuals to join our team as a Railroad Engineer Conductor. In this role you will be working within a small team to carry out the daily activities for railroad terminal operations in accordance with the company, FRA, and OSHA requirements. Successful candidates are experienced railroaders and skilled at operating various heavy-duty machinery. Responsibilities: Coordinates with Terminal Manager for daily duties engaged with shifting of rail cars Perform required pre-job and/or daily inspections including couplings and air-hoses to ensure that they are securely fastened, railcars for safety defects, equipment defects or leaks, locomotives for safe operations. Operate locomotive or track mobile shifting rail cars Conduct the safe and efficient movement of rail cars in accordance with railroad rules and regulations to load and unload Perform basic maintenance within the facility including checking fluids, refilling fluids, etc. Other duties as required by business needs or as assigned Job Requirements Skills/Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent Demonstrated Conductor/Engineer experience Strong communication skills Must be able to read and comprehend written safety rules, procedure and safety manuals, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and other work-related information Must be able to pass training and required testing Able to think and act quickly in responding to emergency and non-emergency situations Ability to work independently and drive results to accomplish customer requirements Valid Driver’s License with no license suspensions within the last 3 years Physical Requirements: Able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, able to walk several miles per day, able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance, and able to climb/stoop/crawl Must be able to work on elevated surfaces Ability to consistently work with hands, fine finger manipulation, twisting and turning at the wrists, using hand and/or power tools.