Railroad Operator

Posting Number 4219P Position Title Railroad Operator Department Utilities Job Code 02626 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Union Code/Affiliation Unrepresented Division WL RAILROAD Job Description SummaryThe purpose of this job is to operate rail locomotives in a safe and timely manner. Performs a variety of tasks in rail and maintenance. Inspects and maintains tracks, locomotives, and signals.Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this descriptionServes as locomotive engineer, train conductor, and dispatcher of trains and maintenance crews.Operates railroad locomotive as a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) certified locomotive engineer, ensures the safe operation of trains, and serves as designated supervisor of certified locomotive engineers.Writes track warrants for trains and maintenance crews.Ensures compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), and City of Columbia safety rules and regulations.Delivers customer service.Performs computer data entry.Inspects and maintains various portions of railroad infrastructure.Serves on call 24/7 as assigned.Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.Performs other duties as assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNo supervisory authority. Work may require providing guidance and training to others.Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction* Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.* Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.Fiscal ResponsibilityPosition has no fiscal responsibility.Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be consideredEducation and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Certification program and less than 2 years of college.1 to 3 years' experience in rail operations and maintenanceLicenses or CertificationsDepartment of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.Valid driver's license.Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with trailer endorsement within six months of hire.Certified Conductor, Locomotive Engineer Certificate and Railroad Track Inspector certification within 6 months of hire.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this positionKnowledge of:Principles and practices or railroad and switching operations.General office practices and administrative procedures, records management, and administration techniques and procedures.Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), and City of Columbia safety standards.Proper operation of railroad and track maintenance equipment and tools.Skill in:Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.Operating and conducting a railroad locomotive and train.Ability to:Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.Provide high levels of effective customer service.Organize and prioritize work.Maintain detailed and accurate records.Use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.Focus on tasks.Work on-call as assigned and respond at all hours of the day/night.Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this jobWork EnvironmentOffice or similar indoor environment - Frequently or OftenOutdoor environment - Frequently or OftenStreet environment (near moving traffic) - Frequently or OftenVehicle - Frequently or OftenWarehouse environment - Frequently or OftenShop environment - SometimesRight of way environment - Frequently or OftenExposuresExtreme cold (below 32 degrees) - SometimesExtreme heat (above 100 degrees) - SometimesMoving mechanical parts - Frequently or OftenFumes or airborne particles - Frequently or OftenToxic or caustic chemicals or substances - SometimesLoud noises (85+decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) - Frequently or OftenThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.Incumbents required to sit long distances over rough terrain in all types of weather conditions.Incumbents, required to grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.Incumbents must have clarity of vision and ability to identify and distinguish colors.Hours/DaysMonday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Starting Salary $23.26/hr to $33.96/hr minimum to maximum; commensurate with training and experience Pay Grade 107 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 06/10/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Notice to ApplicantsIndividuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALETHE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTINGThe City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program