divh2Conductor - Horicon, WI/h2pThe conductor/switchman position will control and coordinate the train movements while switching railcars whether in the yard of a railroad, industrial plant, or similar location to facilitate the unloading and loading of railcars in a safe and efficient manner to service our customers. This position is a manual labor position which requires that the individual become proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period./pp Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance./pp Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule./pp Read, write, and communicate in English understand basic math./pp Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment./pp Reads switching orders from designated person./pp Supervises and coordinates the activities of train crews./pp Receives oral or written instructions from Manager or Customer indicating which cars are to be switched./pp Notifies engineer of switching orders and, whereby, which cars are to be moved to specified locations of yard, using radio, verbal or hand signals./pp Talks to crew or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching information./pp Confers with train dispatcher via radio to issue or receive information or instructions concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains./pp Gives instructions to throw track switches and to couple and uncouple cars./pp May assist workers to throw switches or perform other activities involved when performing switching operations./pp Turns hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake as well to apply and release handbrakes./pp Observes track to detect obstructions./pp Maintains records, number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched./pp May coordinate activities of switching crew from locomotive cab, caboose, or control tower./pp Raises coupling lever to couple or uncouple cars./pp Throws track switches to facilitate shunting of cars and signals Engineer to move cars, using lantern, arm signals or radio./pp Connects air hose to cars when making up trains by bending and applying force./pp May set warning signals, such as flares, flags, or lanterns at front of and at rear of train during emergency stops to warn oncoming trains./pp Sits or rides in cab of locomotive to observe signals from other crew members./pp May make minor repairs to couplings, and air hoses and report any equipment requiring major repairs./ppTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position./ppEducation: High School or GED equivalent/p/div