Conductor Trainee - Primary Recall - Arkansas City, KS -Date:Aug 7, 2018 -All communication with applicants will be done via email. Please check your email on a daily basis. -SAFETY: Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies and procedures to include wearing required safety equipment, responding to and acting on safety concerns. -TRAIN OPERATION: Climb on/off equipment, set/release hand brakes, couple/uncouple air hoses, remove/replace broken 75 lb railcar connectors, ride moving cars by hanging on grab irons or ladders. Observe, interpret and relay hand, lantern, and other signals for train movement; judge and control speed and clearance distance of cars; distinguish among colors and see at night. SWITCHING FUNCTIONS: Operate track switches and derails to change train routing within yards or on road. Check switch points for proper alignment. TRAIN AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS: Switch, spot cars and determine train make-up. Observe and monitor track conditions (e.g. broken rails, defective switches, weather-related problems). Inspect cars per federal regulations. Observe and report on passing train conditions. The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general categories do not necessarily constitute an exhaustive list of duties of the position. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: -18 years of age or older -HS diploma or GED -Available to work in geographic area indicated -Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English -Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions -Work on-call, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, including nights, weekends, holidays. Must report to assigned work location within 90 minutes of notification. Work may be seasonal for weather or business -Available to travel to and remain on designated seniority region for days at a time -As a primary recall location, if conductors are needed at posted location during first 5 years employed as conductor, individual must return if recalled to location, regardless of where he/she may be working at the time -Able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs frequently, 60 lbs occasionally and up to 90 lbs infrequently -Ability to learn to identify, interpret and use hand signals from near and far and visually judge the speed and distance of moving objects -Ability to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow and lunar (clear light) and am able to see at night -Able to visually distinguish and differentiate colors on computer display screens -Ability to hear, and, with training, distinguish auditory signals -Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling -Able to work on uneven surfaces; including frequently climbing ladders and getting on/off equipment -I am able to do work at various heights above the ground including working on top of railcars or locomotives and other equipment -Able to work in conditions with loud noise and fumes; work on/around heavy/moving machinery; bend, lift, walk, stand, sit for extended time; and use hand tools -Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment -Relocation: Assistance not available. Work Conditions: Extreme all-weather conditions; uneven surfaces; safety sensitive work environment. Probationary Period: 60 days. Seniority District Transfers: Transfer eligibility varies by location; may require up to 3 years employment and General Manager approval. Travel: Frequent. May be away from home for extended time. -Union: United Transportation Union. -Criminal history -Last 7 years of driving history -Last 5 years of employment history to include military service -Social Security number -Education -Medical evaluation -Drug Screen -Other elements as needed