Akima · 3 days ago
Rail Operations Engineer/Conductor
Fort Sill, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAkima is an Alaska Native Corporation focused on federal facilities operations, supporting shareholder communities in Alaska. The Rail Operations Engineer/Conductor is responsible for the safe operation and movement of passenger or freight trains, managing crew and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
ConstructionConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyLogisticsManagement ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ensure the train operates within safety rules, managing speed restrictions, and handling emergency procedures in accordance with GCOR and ABTH
Manages the makeup of the train, switching cars, and coordinates the movements in the rail yard and main lines
Controls movement of engine and train by use of hand-held radios and hand signals with full responsibility for determining the next placement of engine and car, coordinating the whole train movement-spotting, re-spotting, and counting activities
Break down train deliveries in yard, reclassifying, switching, and spotting cars to designated locations
Maintains records such as location, time, and number of cars spotted (Conductor's car record book)
Build trains, switching, placement, and classification of cars and the safe operation of the train
Instructs engineers and brakemen, as required, in the safety regulations and conveys orders to them on safety
Instructs and inspects personnel on SDDC TEA MI 55-19, Tiedown Instructions for Rail Movements
Performs organizational maintenance on locomotives as directed
Performs preventive maintenance on track switches and grade crossings as required, for example the cleaning of leaves and other debris from switch points, oiling and greasing of switches and removing dirt and gravel from grade crossings
Will be required to occasionally work an uncommon tour of duty including nights, weekends, and holidays at Fort Sill, OK and other remote sites such as Arkansas, Colorado, Texas, and Kansas
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School graduate or equivalent
Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Conductor
Minimum of two (2) years commercial railroad experience, and/or a minimum of three (3) years government rail crew experience, or a valid locomotive engineer certification
Must be able to successfully complete the Locomotive Engineer Certification and Recertification course and maintain Locomotive Operator's license
Must be able to complete online Container Inspection for Commercial and Military Intermodal Containers, MIL HDBK 138A
Attendance and award of 88U military occupational specialty
Must be able to obtain Forklift license for all equipment (4K to 50K)
Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening
Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation result, obtain and maintain a CAC
Valid driver's license
Preferred
A working knowledge of the General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), AR 56-3 Management of Army Rail Equipment, TC 55-88-1 Rail Handbook for Air brake and Train handling Rules, and TEA PAM 55-19 Tie-down Handbook for Rail Movements
A working knowledge of Diesel-Electric engines, electrical systems, air systems and other components specifically attributed to Locomotives
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Competitive pay
Growth opportunities
Excellent retirement options
Company
Akima
Akima focuses on delivering services in the areas of logistics, IT, supply chain, systems engineering, construction and protective services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Jenkins
Group President
Michael Alvarado
Chief Growth Officer
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