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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: POCATELLO, ID
Job Type: Full Time

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Train Crew Work Location:Pocatello, ID Closing Date:Apply early as this job may be removed or filled as soon as there are sufficient applicants. Salary:$40000 per year Basic Purpose of Job: Ensure safe, on-time/on-plan train operation and movement in compliance with company and Federal rules and instructions. Essential Job Functions The statements in this section are essential job functions that an employee must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation in order to achieve the objectives of the job. In this regard, please note that the description is generic and represents a composite across like position assignments. There may be position specific differences related to geography, available technology, work force levels, incumbent seniority level, etc. which should be clarified in individual situations. Accountabilities: * Responsible for train operation and movement. Includes: * Operate locomotive equipment including through the use of a remote control device. * Perform hostler operations of operating locomotives between various shop locations, service tracks and switching areas. * Pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying up to 25 pounds frequently, 50 pounds occasionally, and assisting in the infrequent movement of weights of up to 83 pounds. * Coupling air hoses. * Uncoupling cars. * Applying and releasing hand brakes. * Riding rail cars and climbing onto equipment. * Applying bilateral use of upper extremities when needed, such as maintaining a grip with both hands. * Maintaining balance and coordination on stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, moving equipment, rails, and ballast. * Maintaining three-point contact when holding on a ladder or train. * Removing, replacing, and carrying knuckles and aligning drawbars. * Following safety precautions. * Reading and comprehending regulations and instructions. * Preparing written documentation and materials. * Working and interacting with others. * Inspecting the conditions and operations of equipment and machines and making adjustments (may require bending or stooping). * Monitoring, observing, interpreting, and relaying signals and placards to gather and communicate information. * Analyzing and troubleshooting problems to identify solutions or alternatives. * Monitoring the situation, environment, and gauges to gather information and take appropriate action (requires ability to recognize sounds and changes in sounds and requires color vision, the ability to detect and interpret visual stimuli, day and night, at near and far distances, including hand signals, printed material text, and the speed and distance of moving objects). * Communicating clearly with co-workers and train dispatchers via radio. * Basic keyboarding. Required Education, Training, Experience or Skills: * Must be a minimum of 18 years of age * In the past 36 months from the date of this application, you must have not had any of the following related to alcohol or drugs: driving convictions completed state actions, or suspensions or revocations of driver?s license. * Must have a valid driverapos;s license. * Applicants receiving a conditional job offer must pass a color vision assessment to ensure that they are able to perform the essential functions of the job by adequately discerning different colors. * Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment test in English before being allowed to interview. The number of candidates who pass the test and will be granted an interview is based upon hiring needs. If you have taken this test and failed within the last six months, you will not be eligible to apply for this position. Click here to see a sample of thereading test. * Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations * Ability to speak English in a clear, concise manner in order to communicate with coworker(s) and supervisor(s) * Aut

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