Genesee and Wyoming Railroad
Fairburn, GA, USA
SUMMARY:
The person in this position receives, relays, or acts upon oral, written, or radio instructions from a customer or customer service representative or other personnel indicating the switch movement, placement, or delivery of railroad cars and/or a train.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Conduct the movement of railcars and trains
· Observe, interpret, and relay arm, lantern, or radio signals and all other indications affecting movement of a train
· Operate track switches (visually check switch condition and direction) to change the direction of the engine or cars within yard limits or on the main railroad; apply or release hand brakes to switch or perform other duties
· Read and understand the book of rules, timetables, bulletins, train orders, waybills, placards, safety instructions, and other written or printed material
· Prepare required daily reports and switch lists, manually or with a computer
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