Locomotive Engineer jobs in Vallejo, CA

WE ARE

Work in Paradise! Join the team of the Napa Valley Wine Train. This historically, luxury, and Iconic experience has been a staple in Napa's Wine Country for over 30 years. As a Food and Beverage Server, you get to be a part of this iconic history.

OUR CULTURE | Individual Distinction, Collective Soul

The Noble House Hotels & Resorts philosophy emphasizes "location, distinction, and soul." Our properties are not a "one-size-fits-all." And neither are our team members. What makes us the company we are lies within our team. We are a group of individuals that share a passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine, and we like to have fun.

Napa Valley Wine Train has an array of enticing (and delicious) adventures, there is always something new to try on the Napa Valley Wine Train.

A day in the life...

As a Locomotive Engineer, your duty is to operate electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotive, interpreting train order, train signals, and railroads rules and regulations, to transport passengers or freight by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Requirements

Inspects locomotive before each run to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and other supplies. Synchronize watch with that of Railroad Passenger Car Conductor or Railroad Freight Conductor to ensure departure time stations or terminal is in accordance with time schedule. Receives starting signal from Railroad Passenger Car Conductor or Railroad Freight conductor and move controls, such as throttle and airbrakes, to operate locomotive. Ability to interpret train orders, train signals, and railroad’s rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety regulations and time schedule. Calls out train signals to Locomotive Conductor clearly for verification of meaning to avoid error, and interpretation. Confers with Locomotive Conductor or Dispatcher via radio to issue or receive information or instruction concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains. Observes track to detect obstructions. Inspects locomotive after running to detect damaged or defective equipment. Prepare reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays. Lubricates moving parts of locomotive.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirement listed below is representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to climb and balance well enough to climb ladder and/or cars 100% of time.

Must be able to stand and walk 100% of time.

Must be able to hear well enough to distinguish warning sounds or verbal instructions above loud noises 100% of time.

Must be able to reach with hands and arms and/or use fingers to feel handle 100% of time.

Must be able to stoop, bend, kneel, and lift at all times. Hearing Ability- To show that they can hear warning signals and communicate with other employees.

Locomotive Engineers must pass a Standard FRA Hearing Test. Visual Ability- Locomotive Engineers must pass a Standard FRA Vision Test.

Important Qualities: Hand-eye coordination- Locomotive engineers must be able to operate various controls while staying aware of their surroundings.

Leadership skills- On some trains, a conductor directs a crew. Yardmaster oversees other rail yard workers.

Mechanical skills- All rail employees work with complex machines. Most have to be able to adjust equipment when it does not work properly.

Physical strength- Locomotive engineers have to lift equipment up to 50 pounds.

Speaking skills- Locomotive engineers must be able to speak clearly so other railroad employees and sometimes passengers understand what they are saying.

Work Environment- While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to loud noise, moving machinery parts, outdoor weather conditions and elements, airborne particles and fumes from gas, oil, and grease.

Drug Free- Locomotive Engineers must pass a Standard FRA Drug and Alcohol test and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Offer & Benefits In return, our Locomotive Engineers are offered affordable health benefits, 14 days of accrued PTO annually, matching 401K, Holiday pay, associate birthday pay, and the opportunity to work in paradise as a part of a great team in a place where you can be proud. We offer a flexible schedule to fit our mutual needs; please expect some weekend and evening shifts., If you enjoy being a part of a team providing an excellent experience for our guests and meeting new people, we invite you to apply and become a Locomotive Engineer on the fun Napa Valley Wine Train team. At Napa Valley Wine Train, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions – and we would love for you to share yours with the team!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 32 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Relocate:

• Napa, CA 94559: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person