Locomotive Engineer​/Conductor; Entry level

Position: Locomotive Engineer/Conductor (Entry level)
** Thank you for your interest in joining our team!  At CGB, you can contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally and personally, and belong in a place where everyone has a voice.
**** Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is known as an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries.  Today, CGB operates an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees overseeing a diverse family of businesses that provide an array of services for producers and logistics services for an international base of customers. The combination of our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability!
** This job is primarily responsible for the safe operation of locomotives, movement of railcars and track maintenance while operating under the rules and regulations of the Federal Railroad Administration.
**** In this job, you will:
**** Actual responsibilities will vary depending on daily needs and type of facility.
* Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
* Perform all duties within compliance of FRA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
* Maintain and inspect all equipment before use.
* Switch out and deliver railcars according to supervisor instructions and information provided by other relevant sources.
* Assist with set up and use of remote unit(s) and locomotive operation set up.
* Complete all rail documentation requirements timely, accurately and legibly.
* Assist in the communication/coordination of rail movements with other operators and railroads.
* Use signals and communication equipment to coordinate the movement, start and stop of rail cars.
* Monitor surroundings to detect hazards e.g. cars/trucks movement at crossings, track obstructions etc.
* Other duties as assigned.; including performing minor maintenance on locomotive and track maintenance.
**** Here’s what you’ll need to be considered:
****** Education
* * Required - High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
** Experience
* * Required – None.

Preferred - 1 years’ experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.
** Certification/License
** Required – Must hold a valid driver's license in state of issuance and with good driving record no DUI’s or operating under the influence within the last 3‐years.

Required – Must achieve and maintain FRA License and certification provided by in-house training.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Strong multi-tasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
* Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
* Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
* Ability to plan and execute multiple movements of railcars in sequence.
* Able to follow direction and to use logical thought process to interpret oral and written instructions and troubleshoot problems.
* Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.
* Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned task.
* Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.
* Ability to read and understand measurements.
**** Here’s additional information you need to know:
****** Physical Demands & Requirements
** The physical demands and requirements frequencies of this job may vary depending on the specific location and operational needs as well as other factors.
* Ability to pass all required testing under FRA and DOT for this position (where applicable).
* Ability to balance constantly/continuously.
* Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel and squat (constantly/continuously) frequently.
* Ability to climb stairs and climb ladders (constantly/continuously)
* Ability to concentrate on task without becoming distracted, constantly/continuously.
* Ability to reach overhead frequently.
* Ability to enter information into a computer (observations, other computers).
* Ability to grasp and reach…