Conductor Trainee
Location: New York, New York
Description: Metro-North Railroad is at the momment seeking for Conductor Trainee right now, this job will be reside in New York. For complete informations about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Conductors are responsible for managing the overall safe, on-time operation of their individual train within the scope of the rules of Transportation Department.
THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Supervise other train crew members.
Communicate information to passengers, crew and other railroad employees in person and via onboard communication channels.
Enforce and abide by train safety rules.
Operate train doors at station stops and assist customers on and off trains as necessary
Observe, interpret, and relay signal information to engineers.
Read, understand, and comply with bulletin orders, general orders, and other applicable rules of the Transportation Department.
Provide flag protection on Right of Way.
Assist with yard switching duties and making up trains (e.g., operate switches and couple air hoses and electrical cables).
Responsible for on the job training and supervision of conductor trainees.
Manage emergency situations - respond to medical emergencies, equipment breakdowns and direct the evacuation of passengers if necessary.
Verbally direct the movement of trains.
Provide professional customer service to passengers.
Compute and collect fares, sell tickets, make change, and prepare accurate cash reports for timely submission.
Register for duty on time.
Prepare trains for service and conduct job safety briefings.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
Minimum of a High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC).
Active Metro-North employees must have at least one (1) year of experience in their current position and must have completed all formal training commitments, including any applicable on the job training (e.g., Signal Trainee, Foreman in Training, etc.)
External Applicants must have at least two (2) years of verifiable work experience involving customer service and/or cash handling experience.
Must wear a prescribed uniform.
PREFERRED:
Professional experience working in a leadership or supervisory capacity or a position requiring initiative and responsibility.
Prior mechanical experience.
Associate's degree or higher.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Ability to quickly and accurately perform basic mental mathematical calculations; reading comprehension; interpersonal skills; customer service oriented; mechanical aptitude; skilled in exercising independent judgment; ability to anticipate and analyze problems and take corrective actions; must be able to evaluate a situation to make decisions and work under pressure; written and verbal communication skills; ability to multi-task; must be able to function effectively under changing priorities; ability to lead others; knowledge of operating and safety rules; knowledge of physical characteristics; must be safety conscious; time management skills.
Rate of Pay
The starting rate of pay will be $30.51 per hour, which is seventy percent (70%) of the full rate of $43.60/hour, pursuant to the current labor contract. An eight (8) year step-rate schedule will be followed until the full rate of pay is reached. The wage progression scale is as follows: 70% >70% >75% >80% >85% >85% >90% >100%. Credit will be given for previous train service experience
The starting rate for this position is $30.51 per hour (70% of the full rate). The annual wage progression scale is as follows: Year 1=70% > Year 2=70% > Year 3=75% > Year 4=80% > Year 5=85% > Year 6=85% > Year 7=90% > Year 8=100%. The full 100% rate of pay is $43.60 per hour.
This salary is non-negotiable, based on the ACRE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Seniority
New employees will establish seniority in the Association of Commuter Rail Employees (ACRE), the union representing Conductors, in accordance with the union's current collective bargaining agreement.
Members of ACRE are subject to an initiation fee and monthly membership dues.
Assignments
Current job openings may be Extra List positions. Those on the Extra List are on call 24 hours per day, five days per week. Assignments can be to any location on the company's lines and the hours and days worked can be irregular.
Selection Criteria
Due to the competitive nature of the selection process, not all qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position are guaranteed an interview. To be selected for a position, one must meet the following criteria: (1) satisfy the minimum requirements listed in the job posting, (2) if applicable, successfully pass a written and practical exam, (3) satisfy a background investigation (including but not limited to, employment, education, and criminal history), and (4) pass a verbal interview. Metro-North may also require the applicant to undergo a physical ability test, and, if the Company extends a conditional offer, may require him or her to undergo a medical examination, which may include toxicological testing. Failure to pass any step within the hiring process will result in the disqualification of your application.
Additional Criteria for Current Employees: Current Metro-North employees must be in active service to be eligible for consideration. Agreement Employees applying for a position outside of their present craft are required to have worked in your current union for at least one (1) year preceding the Application Deadline to be eligible to apply for a posted position, and have completed the agreed upon formal training commitment, including on-the-job training or lock-in requirement, if applicable (for example: Signal Trainee, Foreman-In-Training, etc.). If you are transferring to another craft, you may be required to forfeit your seniority in your present union. Non-agreement employees must have worked in your current position for a minimum of one (1) year preceding the Application Deadline. Along with a background investigation (including but not limited to, employment, education, and criminal history), employees are also subject to an internal investigation, which includes an evaluation not limited to discipline records and performance assessments.
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If interested, please apply online at www.mta.info
Other Information
This is a federally regulated position subject to both pre-employment and continuous random toxicological screening.
While having a driver's license is not required as a condition of employment, those with driver's licenses will be monitored for compliance as per Federal regulations.
Special requirements:
Regulated by hours of service law; must pass periodic exams on air brake, characteristics and Book of Rules; must pass periodic physical examinations; must maintain licensing requirements.
Must complete a 12-month training program & all licensing requirements as prescribed by Code of Federal Regulation.
Conductor Trainees are subject to a "lock-in" period of 24 months after training is completed before becoming eligible for another craft within MNR.
Details of physical activities include, but are not limited to:
Ability to stand and maintain balance on moving trains.
Ability to walk on uneven surfaces while navigating tracks and yard.
Pushing, pulling, and lifting ability required to throw switches and maneuver air hoses and electrical cables.
Ability to climb onto and down from railroad cars, locomotives and station platforms from ground level Ability to verbally communicate with passengers, train crew and other railroad employees.
Color vision required to read and interpret signal indications and interpret certain train indicators.
Ability to safely climb under, in between and around train cars.
Details of working conditions include, but are not limited to:
Works primarily on-board trains, but is exposed to all weather conditions at station stops and while working in yards.
Must be able to work various days, shifts and locations.
Must be available to be on call for assignments and report for work with short notice.
Works on and around moving machinery energized third rail and hazardous train equipment.
As an employee of Metro-North Railroad you may be required to complete a New York State financial disclosure statement, if you earn more than $95,534.00 or if you hold a position designated as a policy maker .
Effective September 2017, all full-time non-agreement personnel other than those directly involved with the movement of trains or delivery of service, or assigned to other emergency response teams, are required to serve in the Station Terminal Auxiliary Response (STAR) program requiring Terminal coverage for Grand Central Terminal (GCT) from 4:30 PM-7:30 PM one week per year or responding to Station STAR duty during a service disruption, system-wide at various hours including nights and weekends. This program is designed to improve Metro-North's ability to provide customer service during emergencies that impact service delivery or other service disruptions that require staff to provide directions and information to MNR customers at GCT or outlying stations. Please note, hours worked during your participation week are subject to change.
How To Apply
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EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT APPLY ON LINE VIA THE INTRANET MAY BE DISQUALIFIED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
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This job will be started on: Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:10:50 GMT