Company:  Carload Express, Inc. operates four shortline railroads.  This position is for trackmen/operator on our new operation, the Delmarva Central Railroad Company, which operates 162 miles of trackage on the Delmarva Peninsula of Delaware and Maryland.

Overview: This position will operate diesel-electric locomotives, interpret train orders, train signals, and railroad rules and regulations to transport freight trains in a safe manner. This position can lead to career growth as a Designated Supervisor of Locomotives or Management.

Safety: Complies with train orders, train signals, radio communications and railroad rules and regulations to operate the locomotive in an efficient and safe manner.

Communication: Confers with conductor or dispatcher by radio to give or receive information and to give instructions concerning stops, delays or oncoming trains. Notifies proper authorities and prepares reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops or delays.

Train Operation: Be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of locomotives and cars. Receives train consist which provides the physical make-up of train and includes weights, lengths, location of loads and empties, and cars requiring special handling. Applies knowledge of territory, including terrain, grades, curves, and grade crossings, in order to give prescribed warning signals and to otherwise operate the train in a safe manner. Observes track to detect obstructions and to anticipate operating concerns as required by federal or company rules.

Train and Equipment Inspections: Inspects locomotive for operational readiness by making FRA and Company required checks and tests. Diagnose minor malfunctions and performs minor maintenance and servicing activities when maintenance personnel are unavailable.

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Conductor / Certified Engineer
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.Willing to submit to an employment, criminal and driving background review.
• Must be able to read and comprehend written safety rules, procedure and safety manuals, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, memos and other work-related information.
• Must be able to work all hours including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Must be able to pass training and required testing.
• Must be able to stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb and work in confined areas
• Must meet auditory and vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions: (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet).
• Must be able to handle medium to heavy work; ability to lift a minimum of 50 to 80 pounds to waist height.
• Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling.
• Able to perform work on uneven surfaces; frequently climb ladders and on/off equipment; work on top of locomotives and other equipment.
• Able to work in conditions that include loud noise and fumes, work on and around heavy and moving machinery, bend, lift, walk, stand and sit for extended periods of time and use hand tools.

Work Conditions:

Extreme all-weather conditions; uneven surfaces; safety sensitive work environment.

Shifts/Hours: Varying shift schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Responsibilities: This position may be required to work periodically as Conductor, coupling and uncoupling cars, operating track switches, and other duties associated with the movements of trains, cars and engines. Receives information and acts upon oral and written instruction from dispatcher, customer service, and others specifying the switch activity, placement or delivery of railroad cars and/or train.

• Safely conducts the movement or rail cars and train movements.  Climb on and off equipment, set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars, remove and replace broken knuckles (80 lb. railcar connector), ride moving cars by hanging on grab irons, or ladders.  Observe, interpret and relay hand, lantern, and other signals affecting the movement of the train, judge the control the speed and clearance distance of cards and distinguish among colors and see at night.
• Receives and relays information and acts upon oral and written from dispatcher, customer service, and others specifying the switch activity, placement or delivery of railroad cars and/or train. Reads and understands the book of rules, timetables, bulletins, train orders, waybills, placards, safety instructions and other written or printed material. Prepares required daily reports; switch lists - manually or with a computer; fills out forms including train ordersProperly operate track switches and derails to change routing of engines or cars within yards or on the road.
• Make decisions about switching, placement of cars and building of trains. Monitor track conditions (e.g. broken rails, defective switches, weather-related problems). Inspect cars in conformance with Federal Railroad Administration Regulations. Observe the condition of passing trains.
• Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies and procedures to include wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns and taking appropriate action.

All jobs will be posted at http://carloadexpress.com/employment/openings/ or information can be obtained by calling human resources at (302) 846-7820.