Ames- Operator Helper (Rail)
Core
Operating electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport freight and perform switching/placement of rail cars within industrial plants.
Role type
Entry-level locomotive operator helper
Builds
Railcar movement and switching services for industrial, manufacturing, and production plants
Domain
Rail transport / Industrial logistics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
locomotive operation, train order interpretation, safety regulation compliance, equipment coupling/uncoupling, track obstruction detection, hand brake application, switch operation, radio communication, heavy lifting
Preferred skills
military experience
Technologies
electric locomotives, diesel-electric locomotives, gas-turbine-electric locomotives, automatic brakes, hand brakes, ground throw switches
Responsibilities
Inspect locomotive for fuel, sand, water, and supplies; move locomotive controls to transport freight; interpret train orders and signals; assist crew leader in training; observe track for obstructions; prepare accident/delay reports; lubricate locomotive parts; operate hand or ground throw switches and derails; control equipment movement via radio/hands/lantern; apply/release hand brakes; handle air hoses and couple/uncouple rail cars.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC