Rail Operations Engineer/Conductor

The Engineer/Conductor works under the supervision and at the direction of the Rail Operations Supervisor. The engineer/conductor is a railway professional responsible for the safe operation, security, and movement of a passenger or freight train. They manage crew, oversee cargo/passengers, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and coordinate with the engineer. 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. Qualifications + 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. + Applicant must possess a REAL ID‑compliant, state‑issued 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. + Preferred: A working knowledge of Diesel-Electric engines, electrical systems, air systems and other components specifically attributed to Locomotives. Physical Demands: + Lifting and Carrying: Frequently lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy objects, sometimes up to 83 pounds. + Mobility and Balance: Extensive walking (up to 10 kilometers a day), climbing up/down, bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. + Strength and Endurance: Using muscles for long periods, including working in cramped or awkward spaces. + Manual Task Operations: Operating manual switches, tying down handbrakes, and changing air hoses or gaskets. + Environmental Factors: Working in extreme hot or cold temperatures, in all weather conditions, and with exposure to loud noise or vibration. + Safety and Sensory Needs: Must possess good, sometimes aided, vision (including color distinction) and hearing, as well as the ability to climb on and off moving or stationary equipment. Job ID 2026-22321 Work Type On-Site Company Description Work Where it Matters Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs. As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 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