Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters jobs in Elkhart, IN

Are you looking for a fast paced, forward thinking, and strategically growing company where you can affect change? Then Patriot Rail is where you need to be!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with MOW crew performing varying maintenance activities

Supervise and manage the activities of track gangs, track inspectors, and hyrail operations

Manage engineering operations which includes compliance with safe work procedures, FRA guidelines, and PatriotRail policies and procedures

Inspect track in the absence of the Track Inspector

Lead people with clear direction and goals while providing coaching and guidance to employees through regular monitoring of employee performance

Apply PatriotRail policies while carrying out duties, including managing and coaching employees, conducting investigations and recommending corrective action

Manage budgets and workforce productivity within policy

Clear communication of track condition, daily production and information to senior management in order to make adjustments as needed

Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with transportation and mechanical supervisors to determine cause and future prevention

Additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Verifiable High School diploma/GED

18 years of age or older

Valid Driver's License

At least 5 years combined experience as a Track Foreman supervising maintenance gangs

Must be Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Qualified

Must be FRA CFR 213 Qualified

Must be able to pass the SRTH Operating Rules tests

Must be Continuous Welded Rail (CWR) Trained and Qualified

No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years

Must be able to perform duties that require heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and 80 pounds on occasion.

Knowledge of and skills in using hand tools, including wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, measuring tapes, etc. and skills in using power tools and hydraulic equipment, including portable grinders, rail saws, spike pullers, track wrench machines, power drills

Prefer experience reading and comprehending safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, test materials, drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals.

Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position.

Ability to travel as needed and on short notice.

COMPETENCIES:

Verbal comprehension
Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical.

Communication skills
Provide clear instructions/directions.

Reasoning skills
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Functional/ Technical Skills
Has the technical and functional background to perform job duties at a high level of competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries.

Wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety steel-toe boots, or safety glasses.

Work hours include a nonstandard workweek, including being on-call 7 days a week, 24 hours per day, with extended periods of time away from home and short rest between assignments in accordance with the hours of service regulation.

Medium to heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 80 pounds occasionally.

Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb.

Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places.

Walk long distances over uneven terrain.

Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

ANTICIPATED PERCENT OF TRAVEL:

Up to 25%

SAFTEY:

Safety is the cornerstone value in our Company. Our employees are expected to live our values on the job in how we work, how we act, and how we create value. Safety is a personal responsibility. We are professionals and our activities must reflect that professionalism. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day – regardless of their role in the Company. Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.

“The Patriot Way.”

At Patriot, we value our relationships – with our customers, employees, shareholders, communities and other stakeholders. We know that safety, integrity, reliability, ethical behavior and exceptional customer service are critical to building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships. Everyone at Patriot – from the mailroom to the boardroom – embraces those values. More importantly, as a team, we make it our business to demonstrate them in everything we do. It’s “The Patriot Way.”