The primary duties and responsibilities of a Locomotive Engineer include:
- Operating locomotives by interpreting orders, signals, and rules
- Conducting pre-trip inspections to ensure locomotive is safe for operation
- Monitoring speed, air pressure, battery use, and other gauges to ensure locomotive is operating efficiently
- Communicating with dispatchers and other train operators via radio to receive and relay traffic and emergency information
- Responding to emergency situations or equipment malfunctions, applying emergency brakes as needed
- Maintaining a log of travel times, stops, and other relevant operational information
- Adjusting controls to regulate train speed and to manage the train’s engine based on cargo and track conditions
- Documenting and reporting any mechanical issues or necessary repairs
- Ensuring compliance with all safety rules and regulations, and promoting a culture of safety among crew members
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $29.81 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Swedesboro, NJ 08085 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Swedesboro, NJ 08085: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
