Drier Operator Helper Job Description Sample

I. SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operating electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives; interpreting train orders, signals, and rules and regulations; transporting freight; timely and correct switching and placement of rail cars.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Operator

• Inspects locomotive before operating to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and other supplies.

• Receives starting signal from foreman or helper and moves controls, such as throttle and airbrakes, to move locomotive.

• Interprets train orders, train signals, and rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety regulations, operating procedures, and switching schedule.

• Assists crew leader in training new employees.

• Observes track to detect obstructions.

• Prepares reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays.

• Lubricates moving parts of locomotive.

• Handle train equipment in a safe manner using independent or automatic brakes.

• Must wear required personal protective equipment

• Other duties as assigned.

B. Helper

• Operation of hand or ground throw switches, derails, gates, etc.

• Control movement of equipment by radio, hands, and lantern.

• Apply and release hand brakes to secure or move equipment.

• Handling air hoses, wheel chocks, coupling and uncoupling of rail cars.

• Must wear required personal protective equipment.

• Other duties as assigned.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. Education and/or Experience

High School diploma (or equivalent)

Military experience helpful

B. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be extremely dependable and punctual in attendance; must have reliable transportation to work every day.

Good communication skills; Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.

Ability to assess multiple tasks and develop a plan to complete them in a timely manner.

Must have the ability to work well with others as part of a team.

C. Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

D. Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages.

E. Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

F. Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

E. Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This incumbent regularly works in an outdoor environment, in various weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

I. SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operating electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives; interpreting train orders, signals, and rules and regulations; transporting freight; timely and correct switching and placement of rail cars.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Operator

• Inspects locomotive before operating to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and other supplies.

• Receives starting signal from foreman or helper and moves controls, such as throttle and airbrakes, to move locomotive.

• Interprets train orders, train signals, and rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety regulations, operating procedures, and switching schedule.

• Assists crew leader in training new employees.

• Observes track to detect obstructions.

• Prepares reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays.

• Lubricates moving parts of locomotive.

• Handle train equipment in a safe manner using independent or automatic brakes.

• Must wear required personal protective equipment

• Other duties as assigned.

B. Helper

• Operation of hand or ground throw switches, derails, gates, etc.

• Control movement of equipment by radio, hands, and lantern.

• Apply and release hand brakes to secure or move equipment.

• Handling air hoses, wheel chocks, coupling and uncoupling of rail cars.

• Must wear required personal protective equipment.

• Other duties as assigned.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. Education and/or Experience

High School diploma (or equivalent)

Military experience helpful

B. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be extremely dependable and punctual in attendance; must have reliable transportation to work every day.

Good communication skills; Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.

Ability to assess multiple tasks and develop a plan to complete them in a timely manner.

Must have the ability to work well with others as part of a team.

C. Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

D. Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages.

E. Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

F. Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

E. Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This incumbent regularly works in an outdoor environment, in various weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

I. SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operating electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives; interpreting train orders, signals, and rules and regulations; transporting freight; timely and correct switching and placement of rail cars.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Operator

• Inspects locomotive before operating to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and other supplies.

• Receives starting signal from foreman or helper and moves controls, such as throttle and airbrakes, to move locomotive.

• Interprets train orders, train signals, and rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety regulations, operating procedures, and switching schedule.

• Assists crew leader in training new employees.

• Observes track to detect obstructions.

• Prepares reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays.

• Lubricates moving parts of locomotive.

• Handle train equipment in a safe manner using independent or automatic brakes.

• Must wear required personal protective equipment

• Other duties as assigned.

B. Helper

• Operation of hand or ground throw switches, derails, gates, etc.

• Control movement of equipment by radio, hands, and lantern.

• Apply and release hand brakes to secure or move equipment.

• Handling air hoses, wheel chocks, coupling and uncoupling of rail cars.

• Must wear required personal protective equipment.

• Other duties as assigned.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. Education and/or Experience

High School diploma (or equivalent)

Military experience helpful

B. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be extremely dependable and punctual in attendance; must have reliable transportation to work every day.

Good communication skills; Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.

Ability to assess multiple tasks and develop a plan to complete them in a timely manner.

Must have the ability to work well with others as part of a team.

C. Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

D. Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages.

E. Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

F. Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

E. Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This incumbent regularly works in an outdoor environment, in various weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Over the past 60 years, Moog has developed a reputation throughout the world as a company whose people and products are at the forefront of the aerospace industry. We are known for our successful solutions to motion control challenges that are viewed by others as impossible. Over this period, Moog has expanded its capability base to become a leading supplier of integrated control actuation systems for civil and military aircraft.

Our Aircraft Group is looking for a Chemical Clean/Heat Treat Helper Operator!

In this role, you will…

• Prepare and maintain a variety of toxic corrosive and non-toxic chemical solutions. Familiarize self with and use standard safety procedures and proper safety equipment.

• Remove oxide, scale, rust, grease and other shop soils from parts/raw materials in accordance with standard specifications or other formal directions.

• Perform stripping and passivating treatments in the cleaning facility. Chemically remove specified amounts of material from in-process and finished parts by timing and measuring. Prepare surfaces and black oxide finished parts - tooling and fixtures. Chemically and electronically coat finished parts.

• Learn normal response of materials processed to employ corrective actions as required.

• Maintain equipment and accessories and recognize malfunctions and the rate at which expendables are used.

• Clean parts and raw materials prior to heat treatment when formal directions are not provided.

• Report situations to the lead person or supervisor where cleaning operations are needed.

• Periodically load fixtures and unload parts into furnaces and adjust controls on furnaces to maintain specified temperatures.

• Assist in the operation of all furnaces and instrumentation, recognize and report problems to lead person, supervisor or maintenance department.

• Identify parts and maintain required log books and paper work. Operate Rockwell hardness tester, tension tester and other department equipment.

• Degrease parts using Chlorothine vapor degreaser. Spends 5-10% of the time performing heat treat operator duties.

• Disposing properly of most of the Company's spent toxic corrosive and non-toxic chemical solutions.

To be considered for this position, you must have a High School Diploma, or equivalent, plus up to 12 months of related experience.

• In accordance with strict Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.) regulations regarding Safety Sensitive Work (S.S.W.), employee enrollment & participation in the company's "F.A.A. Drug & Alcohol Program" is a requirement for this position.

EOE/AA Minority/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Female/Disability/Veteran

I. SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operating electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives; interpreting train orders, signals, and rules and regulations; transporting freight; timely and correct switching and placement of rail cars.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Operator

• Inspects locomotive before operating to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and other supplies.

• Receives starting signal from foreman or helper and moves controls, such as throttle and airbrakes, to move locomotive.

• Interprets train orders, train signals, and rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety regulations, operating procedures, and switching schedule.

• Assists crew leader in training new employees.

• Observes track to detect obstructions.

• Prepares reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays.

• Lubricates moving parts of locomotive.

• Handle train equipment in a safe manner using independent or automatic brakes.

• Must wear required personal protective equipment

• Other duties as assigned.

B. Helper

• Operation of hand or ground throw switches, derails, gates, etc.

• Control movement of equipment by radio, hands, and lantern.

• Apply and release hand brakes to secure or move equipment.

• Handling air hoses, wheel chocks, coupling and uncoupling of rail cars.

• Must wear required personal protective equipment.

• Other duties as assigned.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. Education and/or Experience

High School diploma (or equivalent)

Military experience helpful

B. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be extremely dependable and punctual in attendance; must have reliable transportation to work every day.

Good communication skills; Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.

Ability to assess multiple tasks and develop a plan to complete them in a timely manner.

Must have the ability to work well with others as part of a team.

C. Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

D. Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages.

E. Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

F. Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

E. Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This incumbent regularly works in an outdoor environment, in various weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Overview

Warrior Energy Services is looking for a Coiled Tubing Helper / Operator. The applicant must have a high school diploma or GED. Must be able to perform heavy physical labor, work many hours out in the elements during rain, snow, wind, extreme heat and cold. Physically fit, 21 years of age, possess valid CDL, able to be away from home for multiple days at a time. Speak and write in English, capable of understanding and passing testing regarding safety requirements in the field. Basic math skills. Pass physical exam, drug test, criminal and MVR check. Know and conform to DOT regulations. Twelve (12) months experience on a CT Crew preferred.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Present self at appointed time and place ready and able to perform work as instructed by competent authority.

• Follow instructions for spotting equipment on location.

• Complete Treatment Reports.

• Perform pre/post job equipment inspections. Specifically, perform pre-trip vehicular inspections.

• Complete DOT logs as required by regulation and training.

• Keep workspaces (including vehicles) clean and free of safety hazards at all times. Observe all safety rules at all times. Knows how to use and always utilizes Personal Protective Equipment.

• Assist in rig-ups/rig-downs as well as operation of all equipment during a job. Assist with maintenance of equipment, replenishment of stores and general housekeeping while in the shop. Perform scheduled maintenance on assigned equipment.

• Takes instruction on how to operate tools and equipment utilized on the job and in the shop. Specifically learn to independently (without constant supervision) operate and maintain fluid pumps and nitrogen equipment.

• Communicates effectively with co-workers, supervisors and customers.

Other duties as assigned by competent leadership.

Responsibilities

Core:

• Be an assistant to leader(s) and lead others by your example

• Understand the Company's vision, mission, values, goals and action plans

• Help communicate the Company's vision, mission, values, goals and action plans to our Residential Plumbing Services Team Members and the Company's internal and external stakeholders

• Help ensure all Residential Plumbing Services Team Member are committed to the Company's vision, mission, values, goals and action plans

Strategic:

• Provide timely and accurate communication with your Manager, our customers, dispatch, warehouse and accounting personnel, as required

• Provide Best-In-Class service quality to every customer

• Build "Customer for Life" relationships with all of your internal and external customers

• Assist other LBA Team Members (Commercial Services and Construction Services) as needed

• Safeguard and maintain the company's tools and inventories

• Maintain your Company vehicle/s (inside and outside) on a daily basis

• Participate in all applicable Company-sponsored training, safety, and administrative meetings

• Adhere to the Company's policies regarding the scheduled rotation for Saturday service coverage

• Other duties as requested

Excavation Operator Helper

Daily Responsibilities:

• Perform excavations as required for the safe replacement of sewer and water service lines

• Complete all authorized repairs/replacements in accordance with LBA quality standards

• Comply with all OSHA and Company implemented safety practices and processes consistently and concisely

• Assist in the installation of piping and appurtenances as required daily

• Maintain and service all equipment entrusted to you regularly

• Provide leadership and direction to junior members of the excavation team as necessary

• Ensure the work and surrounding area is clean before leaving the customer location

• Provide timely completion of all assigned work as scheduled

• Thank every customer for the opportunity to be their service provider of choice

Responsibilities

Core:

• Be an assistant to leader(s) and lead others by your example

• Understand the Company's vision, mission, values, goals and action plans

• Help communicate the Company's vision, mission, values, goals and action plans to our Residential Plumbing Services Team Members and the Company's internal and external stakeholders

• Help ensure all Residential Plumbing Services Team Member are committed to the Company's vision, mission, values, goals and action plans

Strategic:

• Provide timely and accurate communication with your Manager, our customers, dispatch, warehouse and accounting personnel, as required

• Provide Best-In-Class service quality to every customer

• Build "Customer for Life" relationships with all of your internal and external customers

• Assist other LBA Team Members (Commercial Services and Construction Services) as needed

• Safeguard and maintain the company's tools and inventories

• Maintain your Company vehicle/s (inside and outside) on a daily basis

• Participate in all applicable Company-sponsored training, safety, and administrative meetings

• Adhere to the Company's policies regarding the scheduled rotation for Saturday service coverage

• Other duties as requested

Excavation Operator Helper

Daily Responsibilities:

• Perform excavations as required for the safe replacement of sewer and water service lines

• Complete all authorized repairs/replacements in accordance with LBA quality standards

• Comply with all OSHA and Company implemented safety practices and processes consistently and concisely

• Assist in the installation of piping and appurtenances as required daily

• Maintain and service all equipment entrusted to you regularly

• Provide leadership and direction to junior members of the excavation team as necessary

• Ensure the work and surrounding area is clean before leaving the customer location

• Provide timely completion of all assigned work as scheduled

• Thank every customer for the opportunity to be their service provider of choice

Minimum Qualifications This position is not in the Classified Service of New York State, but is covered under New York State Military Law. If selected, current Civil Service employees will lose their seniority within the Classified Service, thereby exempting them from applying for promotional exams within Civil Service.

Applicants must be physically able to perform moderate to heavy physical labor.

Work experience in maintenance, grounds work, construction, or other labor intensive work environment is preferred.

Experience working independently with minimal supervision as well as preferred experience working with a crew on maintenance or construction type projects.

AND

Must possess a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York.

May be required to acquire and maintain a military driver's license to operate military vehicles and equipment in accordance with NGB standards to include medical evaluation requirements – current and as amended.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must be able to read and write in English.

Ability to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.

Ability to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).

Ability to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.

Ability to work outside in various temperatures and inclement weather for extended periods of time.

Must be able to operate and maintain tools, machinery and equipment required for craft to which assigned.

In accordance with NGB standards, will be required to obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation, and have an appropriate clearance to allow access to computer networks and restricted areas to determine suitability, loyalty, and trustworthiness. Minimally a National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) will be completed - dependent on current regulation, a SECRET clearance may be required.

At all times, the employee MUST maintain minimum standards in accordance with current statutes, agency requirements and directives. Failure to do so will subject the individual to disciplinary action and/or termination.

NOTE: Position standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the position described. Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by the incumbent. The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Position Standards were written. Please contact State Human Resources Management for any further information regarding the position requirements.

Duties Description This position is not in the Classified Service of New York State, but is covered under New York State Military Law. If selected, current Civil Service employees will lose their seniority within the Classified Service, thereby exempting them from applying for promotional exams within Civil Service.

Under the supervision of a higher level maintenance/custodial position or the Superintendent/Manager, Maintenance Helpers perform various custodial and facilities maintenance responsibilities. They often are assigned to tasks and/or provide assistance with activities typical of a variety of trade specialties such as in the areas of carpentry, mechanical, electrical, motor equipment or painting. Such tasks involve the use of the tools and equipment of a trade under very specific instructions. On occasion, incumbents may operate motor vehicles and power-driven equipment. The work may require light, medium and heavy physical effort in cleaning and caring for a building(s) and adjacent grounds area. The position may report to state and/or federal supervisory personnel. Incumbents of this position are considered essential personnel.

The position performs responsibilities in accordance with DMNA and labor agreement policies and procedures, and where applicable, requirements and standards of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) – current and as amended. The position may report to state and/or federal supervisory personnel.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, mowing lawns, cutting brush and wood, trimming and removing trees and shrubs, maintaining roads and sidewalks, snow and ice removal, collection/pick-up of trash and other obstructions from the building and surrounding areas.

• Perform general facilities maintenance such as cleaning common areas, offices and restrooms, painting and moving furniture.

• Maintains automotive equipment and other machinery.

• Will perform various maintenance duties to ensure the overall facility operations are maintained to meet health and safety standards.

• When applicable, the individual will assist with maintenance requirements for the Nonmilitary Use Program.

• Will have limited utilization of computers for basic record keeping such as timesheets, work orders, calendaring, data entry, etc.

• Periodic overtime may be required

• Periodic travel may be required to other facilities; to attend training; or other requirements related to duties as needed.

• Other job duties as assigned.

• Incumbents of this position are considered essential personnel.

Additional Comments This position is not in the Classified Service of New York State, but is covered under New York State Military Law. If selected, current Civil Service employees will lose their seniority within the Classified Service, thereby exempting them from applying for promotional exams within Civil Service.

I. SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operating electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives; interpreting train orders, signals, and rules and regulations; transporting freight; timely and correct switching and placement of rail cars.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Operator

• Inspects locomotive before operating to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and other supplies.

• Receives starting signal from foreman or helper and moves controls, such as throttle and airbrakes, to move locomotive.

• Interprets train orders, train signals, and rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety regulations, operating procedures, and switching schedule.

• Assists crew leader in training new employees.

• Observes track to detect obstructions.

• Prepares reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays.

• Lubricates moving parts of locomotive.

• Handle train equipment in a safe manner using independent or automatic brakes.

• Must wear required personal protective equipment

• Other duties as assigned.

B. Helper

• Operation of hand or ground throw switches, derails, gates, etc.

• Control movement of equipment by radio, hands, and lantern.

• Apply and release hand brakes to secure or move equipment.

• Handling air hoses, wheel chocks, coupling and uncoupling of rail cars.

• Must wear required personal protective equipment.

• Other duties as assigned.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. Education and/or Experience

High School diploma (or equivalent)

Military experience helpful

B. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be extremely dependable and punctual in attendance; must have reliable transportation to work every day.

Good communication skills; Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.

Ability to assess multiple tasks and develop a plan to complete them in a timely manner.

Must have the ability to work well with others as part of a team.

C. Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

D. Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages.

E. Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

F. Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

E. Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This incumbent regularly works in an outdoor environment, in various weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer.