Brakeman/Conductor
Brewster, OH Brewster, OH Full-time Full-time Up to $80,000 a year Up to $80,000 a year 18 hours ago 18 hours ago 18 hours ago Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company provides freight transportation service for many companies in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
W&LE handles over 135,000 carloads per year.
The company is private, 100% internally owned, and currently has over 430 employees.
W&LE is the largest Ohio-based railroad and is among the largest regional railroads in the country.
The company has over 120 customers and a continually growing customer base.
W&LE interchanges in numerous locations with three major Class I Railroads (Canadian National, CSX Transportation, and Norfolk Southern), as well as 14 regional and shortline railroads.
We are seeking dedicated individuals to train as Brakemen/Conductors.
Duties/Responsibilities Specific functions of the Brakeman/Conductor include, but are not limited to the following:
Obtaining information from the dispatcher, yardmaster, or other personnel in person, in writing, or by communication devices including radio and telephone Observe, interpret, and relay hand and lantern signals, and they use radio communication Operate track switches and derails in order to change the route of trains within yards or on the road Frequently climb ladders on freight cars, operate hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses, inspect freight cars, and observe and monitor track conditions Get on and off moving equipment Ride moving cars by hanging on grab irons or ladders, sometimes for extended periods of time Judge and control the speed and clearance distance of cars Prepare required reports and read and interpret work orders and instructions Employees must be also able to sit for extended periods of time, reach overhead to lift objects, and meet hearing and vision acuity standards Working Conditions Work safely at all times in compliance with all safety and operating rules Outdoors in all types of weather for many hours at a time Walk on uneven and irregular surfaces for long distances Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 85 pounds Compensation Brakeman:
$22.
12/hr Conductor:
$24.
35/hr Engineer:
$26.
52/hr Supplemental compensation of $100/wk.
($5200/yr.
) Quarterly profit sharing payment eligibility after 90 days of employment (2022 annual total:
$8500).
Earnings potential could be up to $80,000 yr.
depending upon the number of hours worked Brakeman/Conductor Training Classroom training 240 hrs.
of on-the-job training After completion brakeman training, individuals are promoted to conductor Conductors are the primary source from which W&LE selects candidates for future Engineer training Shift/Hours Full-time (40 hrs/wk) Variable and irregular work hours with irregularly scheduled days off Employees work weekdays, weekends and holidays on an on call basis, 24 hours a day Travel Travel is required Must be willing and able to work any hours at any location on the railroad in OH and PA.
Current on-duty locations include Brewster, OH; Canton, OH; Akron, OH; Jewett, OH; Mingo Jct.
, OH; Medina, OH; Willard, OH; Spencer, OH; Norwalk, OH; Carey, OH; and Pittsburgh, PA.
Employees may be away from home for days at a time Must be able to report to work two hours after notification May have to drive long distances to get to work; this travel is at the employee's own expense.
To see a map of our railroad, visit www.
wlerwy.
com Probationary Period 120 days Union Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainman (BLET) Dues required per collective bargaining agreement Train Engineer Promotion Employees must accept promotion to the position of Locomotive Engineer Overtime work is required Education A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Benefits Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company provides a comprehensive benefit package including excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, railroad retirement, 401(k) plan, profit sharing, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid personal leave, and college scholarships for dependents.
Drug Free Workplace:
W&LE is a drug-free workplace and maintains a zero tolerance policy Employees are subject to pre-employment and frequent drug and alcohol testing A DUI or OVI conviction within the last three years will disqualify you from consideration for this position All positions require pre-employment background verification, physical, and drug/alcohol screen Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
Up to $80,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Night shift On call Overtime Weekend availability License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Work Location:
On the road.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
W&LE handles over 135,000 carloads per year.
The company is private, 100% internally owned, and currently has over 430 employees.
W&LE is the largest Ohio-based railroad and is among the largest regional railroads in the country.
The company has over 120 customers and a continually growing customer base.
W&LE interchanges in numerous locations with three major Class I Railroads (Canadian National, CSX Transportation, and Norfolk Southern), as well as 14 regional and shortline railroads.
We are seeking dedicated individuals to train as Brakemen/Conductors.
Duties/Responsibilities Specific functions of the Brakeman/Conductor include, but are not limited to the following:
Obtaining information from the dispatcher, yardmaster, or other personnel in person, in writing, or by communication devices including radio and telephone Observe, interpret, and relay hand and lantern signals, and they use radio communication Operate track switches and derails in order to change the route of trains within yards or on the road Frequently climb ladders on freight cars, operate hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses, inspect freight cars, and observe and monitor track conditions Get on and off moving equipment Ride moving cars by hanging on grab irons or ladders, sometimes for extended periods of time Judge and control the speed and clearance distance of cars Prepare required reports and read and interpret work orders and instructions Employees must be also able to sit for extended periods of time, reach overhead to lift objects, and meet hearing and vision acuity standards Working Conditions Work safely at all times in compliance with all safety and operating rules Outdoors in all types of weather for many hours at a time Walk on uneven and irregular surfaces for long distances Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 85 pounds Compensation Brakeman:
$22.
12/hr Conductor:
$24.
35/hr Engineer:
$26.
52/hr Supplemental compensation of $100/wk.
($5200/yr.
) Quarterly profit sharing payment eligibility after 90 days of employment (2022 annual total:
$8500).
Earnings potential could be up to $80,000 yr.
depending upon the number of hours worked Brakeman/Conductor Training Classroom training 240 hrs.
of on-the-job training After completion brakeman training, individuals are promoted to conductor Conductors are the primary source from which W&LE selects candidates for future Engineer training Shift/Hours Full-time (40 hrs/wk) Variable and irregular work hours with irregularly scheduled days off Employees work weekdays, weekends and holidays on an on call basis, 24 hours a day Travel Travel is required Must be willing and able to work any hours at any location on the railroad in OH and PA.
Current on-duty locations include Brewster, OH; Canton, OH; Akron, OH; Jewett, OH; Mingo Jct.
, OH; Medina, OH; Willard, OH; Spencer, OH; Norwalk, OH; Carey, OH; and Pittsburgh, PA.
Employees may be away from home for days at a time Must be able to report to work two hours after notification May have to drive long distances to get to work; this travel is at the employee's own expense.
To see a map of our railroad, visit www.
wlerwy.
com Probationary Period 120 days Union Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainman (BLET) Dues required per collective bargaining agreement Train Engineer Promotion Employees must accept promotion to the position of Locomotive Engineer Overtime work is required Education A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Benefits Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company provides a comprehensive benefit package including excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, railroad retirement, 401(k) plan, profit sharing, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid personal leave, and college scholarships for dependents.
Drug Free Workplace:
W&LE is a drug-free workplace and maintains a zero tolerance policy Employees are subject to pre-employment and frequent drug and alcohol testing A DUI or OVI conviction within the last three years will disqualify you from consideration for this position All positions require pre-employment background verification, physical, and drug/alcohol screen Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
Up to $80,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Night shift On call Overtime Weekend availability License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Work Location:
On the road.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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