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• Location1480 Fremont Drive, , Sonoma, CA, 95476, United States
• Base Pay$35.22 - $42.83 / Hour
• Job CategoryFreight , Locomotive Engineer
• IndustryFreight Raiload, Shortline Railroad
• Employee TypeNon-Exempt
• Required DegreeHigh school
• Manage OthersNo
• Minimum Experience2 Years

This position is open until filled.

Under direction of the Freight Manager, the Freight Utility Worker performs varied duties in support of the agency’s Freight Division. Duties may include maintenance and servicing of locomotives, maintenance and inspection of grade crossing warning devices, track inspection and maintenance, and operation of locomotives.

Description

The Freight Utility Worker performs a variety of maintenance, inspection, and transportation activities in a railroad environment. Utility workers may service, inspect, repair and clean locomotives and train cars and perform a variety of support activities in locomotive and car repair areas. Duties may also include inspecting and maintaining grade crossing warning devices and tracks. This position may also act as part of a train crew involved in the movement of freight locomotives and trains and the delivery of goods.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by, and minimum requirements required of, employees in the class.  Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.  SMART reserves the right to determine and amend job responsibilities.

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed below, an applicant must meet the qualifications of at least two of the following groups within one year of employment:

Train Operations

• Three (3) years full time equivalent of verifiable experience operating trains in a general Railroad System environment.
• Must meet or exceed the requirements for certified Conductor per 49 CFR Part 242.
• Must meet or exceed the requirements for certified Engineer per 49 CFR Part 240.
• Must be a Federal Railroad Administration Certified Locomotive Engineer and possess a current certification issued by a railroad with a Certification Program that complies with the rules of, and is approved by, the Federal Railroad Administration as described in 49 CFR Part 240.
• SMART is required to consider the following incidents for the preceding 36 months prior to SMART certification:
  • A conviction for or a completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver’s license for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance.
  • A conviction for or a completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend or deny a motor vehicle driver’s license for refusal to undergo such testing as is required by State law when a law enforcement official seeks to determine whether a person is operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.
  • If such an incident as described above is documented, SMART will follow 49 CFR Part 240.115 and/or 49 CFR Part 242.111

Grade Crossing Automatic Warning Devices

• Three years of increasingly responsible electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience, including at least one year of experience in a railroad environment.
• An Associate’s degree in Electronics/Electrical field from an accredited Technical or Community College may be substituted for two years of experience. Education may not be substituted for Railroad experience with the exception of a degree or certificate from a Railroad educational institution, which may be substituted for six months of railroad experience.
• Knowledge of 49 CFR 234 regulations – Rules, standards and instructions governing the maintenance, inspection, testing of highway-rail grade crossing warning systems, devices and
• Successful completion of a Training program and post-training qualification period.
  

Track Inspection and Maintenance

• Two years of experience in construction or related work, with six months of track maintenance experience required
• Successful completion of a Training program and post-training qualification period.
• Ability to acquire appropriate certification for track maintenance work.
• Class A Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within the first 12 months of employment.
• Must meet 49 CFR Part 213.7 (a), (b), and (c) qualification requirements.
  

Locomotive and Freight Car Inspection and Maintenance/Repair

• The person in this position inspects, services, and maintains diesel locomotives in accordance with federal and company regulations.
• Diagnoses diesel-engine malfunctions and makes indicated repairs using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Repairs and inspects railway cars according to AAR, FRA, CPUC and company standards. Repairs, removes, or replaces defective components such as wheels, safety appliances, truck and brake equipment, couplers
• Uses hand tools, power tools, and other measuring equipment required in the performance of duties.
• Performs maintenance activity, both scheduled and on demand, including air brake tests, lubrication, and cleaning of moving parts.
• Prepares numerous written reports/forms including bad order forms; AAR billing forms; dimensional loading forms; Prepares record of car repairs for monthly billing process.
• Performs re-railing activities, emergency, and other repairs within yard limits, on the road and at customer sites.
• Repairs, removes, or replaces components with the use of air jacks, blocks, cutting and heating torch and other hand tools.
• Inspects, measures, and secures lading on rail cars.
• May be required to handle hazardous materials
• Work on or around heavy/moving machinery
• Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.
• Two (2) years of full time equivalent verifiable field experience in a Railroad Operations.
• Satisfactory driving record as defined below:
  • No more than two moving violations and/or “at fault” accidents within the last 3 years
  • No “at fault” in a fatal accident within the past 5 years
  • No leaving the scene of an accident within the past 3 years
• No DUI’s or Reckless Driving codes within the last 7 years on the current DMV printout. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment medical exam that uses the standards of the California Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must participate in the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing program per 49 CFR Part 219 in its
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possession of a valid California’s drivers’ license (or ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment).
• Ability to work nights.

• Will be part of Federal Railroad Retirement and the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA).
• There is a 12-month probationary period following appointment to this position.
• FLSA Status: Non- Exempt.
• A thorough background check will be required including, but not limited to current and past employers, personal contacts, education verification. A credit report will be required for positions covered under Labor Code 1204.5.
• A pre-employment physical including urinalysis drug screen, will be required.
• Position subject to Hours of Service, DOT, and FRA Regulations when performing safety sensitive functions.
• Position subject to DOT and FRA Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
• SMART is a drug-free workplace. All employees will be expected to behave in accordance with this policy.
• If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in a SMART program, service, or activity, requests may be made by calling SMART Human Resources at (Voice), Dial 711 for CA Relay, or by email to  at least five business days in advance of the event. We will do our best to fulfill requests received with less than five business days’ notice. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats upon request.

The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District is an Equal Opportunity Employer