Locomotive Conductor Engineer

Location Negaunee MICleveland-Cliffs Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a Locomotive ConductorEngineer Congineer role at our Negaunee MI location. This role is responsible for safely and efficiently performing all aspects of train and locomotive operation. Our ideal candidate will be accountable for safe & efficient work and operating practices likes to work hard is self-driven goal oriented and resilient. Most importantly will demonstrate a safety conscious mindset. This position is a call board position that may be seasonal based on seniority due to the shipping season on the Great Lakes - shipping seasons typically run from midend of March through mid-January.Summary of ResponsibilitiesResponsible for safe and efficient work practices including operation of trains and locomotives.Operating a locomotive requires the manipulation of throttle and brake controls as well as interpreting gauges and controls and making timely operational decisions.Work on freight trains take direction from conductor foremen and supervisors.Lines switches couple cars connects air hose couplings performs switching make up and break up of trains and road haul of trains.Responsible for locomotive inspectionsMaintains accurate records during train operation.Effective communication with customers and connecting carriers.Develops and maintains positive and productive working relationships with co-workers and supervisors supports others demonstrates good communication skills competence good judgment good work ethic integrity a positive attitude and character that inspires trust.Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety operations and Federal Railroad Administration FRA.Requires a commitment to safety and have the ability and willingness to understand and apply safety rules practice safe work habits to prevent on the job accidents and injuries identify safety risks and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations.Must utilize all protective equipment as assignedrequired.Must work safely and efficiently and not cause a threat to the health and safety of self and others.Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad operates 24 hours per day 7 days per week in all weather conditions. Must be open to work any shift including nights weekends holidays and overtime and call-outs.This is a call board position which requires being subject to call 247.Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsHigh School DiplomaGEDBasic computer skillsMust have the ability to effectively and accurately understand interpret reference evaluate organize and record both non-technical and technical information.Must have the ability to become and remain General Code of Operating Rules GCOR qualified.Must have the ability to become and remain EngineerConductor certified.Must have and maintain a valid drivers license.Must be able to manipulate valves and switches and operate handbrakes on both locomotives and cars.Position requires working safely and efficiently at heights of 75 feet or more indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions in on and around moving heavy equipment such as rail cars locomotives and cranesin close clearance spaces with occasional exposure to fumes noise dust dirt and vibrations.Ascends and descends steps and ladders to get on and off the equipment.Must be able to visually distinguish color signal aspects and with training distinguish auditory signals.Must have the ability to frequently reach pushpull andor lift and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to 50 pounds andor exerting up to 50 pounds of force.Must have the ability to perform continuous physical tasks for extended periods of time.Safely and efficiently work stand and walk on varied surfaces and uneven ground andor climbing onoff equipment in varying conditions concrete floors gravel rail car floors snow ore pellets etc..Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential TWIC card.Must successfully pass the required pre-employment requirements which may include interviews background check physical and drugalcohol screening. Proof of employment eligibility E-Verify is required for any position offered. This position requires random testing for drugs and alcohol. Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Preferred QualificationsRailroad experienceKnowledgeable in the Transportation fieldindustryLocomotive EngineerConductor certificationRelocation assistance is not provided for this position.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials direct reduced iron and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing stamping tooling and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity health insurance retirement paid time off and more.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail tocareersclevelandcliffs.comor call 1-312 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - MFVeteranDisability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.