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Job description
Under the supervision and direction of the Rail Operations Supervisor, the Brakeman performs brake and switching operations as a member of a rail operations crew.
nResponsibilities
nnnRelays signals for train movement by use of hand signals, lanterns, flags, and hand-held radios.
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nnMounts railroad car and sets brakes and places blocks or chocks against wheels.
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nnStops motor traffic when train is crossing roads or highways.
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nnCouples or uncouples cars by means of standard car couplings such as cables, links and pins, hooks and chains.
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nnLine switches to move rail cars and locomotives onto different tracks.
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nnChecks car numbers to ensure movement of specific cars.
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nnOperates handbrakes before detaching cars from locomotive.
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nnAssists in making emergency repairs to brake equipment on locomotives and railcars.
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nnEnsure safety rules are observed as outlined in the General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR) and ABTH.
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nnInstructs and inspects personnel on SDDC TEA MI 55-19, Tiedown Instructions for Rail Movements.
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nnPerforms organizational maintenance on locomotives as directed.
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nnPerforms 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.
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nnWill 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.
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nnOther duties as assigned.
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n nQualifications
nnnHigh School graduate or equivalent.
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nnMust be able to complete online Container Inspection for Commercial and Military Intermodal Containers, MIL HDBK 138A.
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nnMust be able to obtain Forklift license for all equipment (4K to 50K)
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nnAbility to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
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nnAbility to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation result, obtain and maintain a CAC.
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nnApplicant must possess a REAL ID-compliant, state-issued driver’s license.
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n nDesired Qualifications:
nnnAttendance and award of 88U military occupational specialty preferred.
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nnPrevious Rail Operations Experience preferred.
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n nPhysical Demands & Work Environment:
nnnLifting and Carrying: Frequently lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy objects, sometimes up to 83 pounds.
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nnMobility and Balance: Extensive walking (up to 10 kilometers a day), climbing up/down, bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
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nnStrength and Endurance: Using muscles for long periods, including working in cramped or awkward spaces.
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nnManual Task Operations: Operating manual switches, tying down handbrakes, and changing air hoses or gaskets.
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nnEnvironmental Factors: Working in extreme hot or cold temperatures, in all weather conditions, and with exposure to loud noise or vibration.
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nnSafety 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.
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n nPay & Benefits:
nnSCA and KO approved $30.84/HR + $5.09/HR Health and Welfare.
n nThis position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be hired offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.
nJob ID
n nWork Type
nOn-Site
nCompany Description
nWork Where it Matters
nAkima 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.
nAt 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.
nFor 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.
nFor 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.
nAs 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.
nWe 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. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at or (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
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