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Employer: Pacific Harbor Line
Location: Wilmington, CA
Position: Assistant Engineer

Summary of Position: assists in safe movement of freight trains and switching of railroad cars.

Responsibilities:

• Switching, classification, placement and pickup of rail cars
• Riding sides of moving rail cars, climbing ladders, operating track switches
• Handling hazardous materials paperwork
• Keeping accurate records of time and work performed
• Using two-way radios and cell phone and driving company vehicles
• Various other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Must apply for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during pre-employment processing at own expense ($132.50). Cost is reimbursable upon completion of probationary period.
• Must qualify for and receive a TWIC during new employee training
• Must not have any alcohol or drug related convictions or suspensions
• Must pass a physical exam, physical capacity assessment and pre-employment drug/alcohol screen
• Must be able to distinguish color signals
• Must have the ability to comprehend written and oral instructions
• Have good communication skills and pass all required written exams
• Three week classroom training precedes 180 day probationary period
• Field training will last three to six weeks

Work Environment: After completion of probationary period, employees must join the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. The work is performed out of doors in all types of weather. Work assignments may be at any time, day or night, including weekends. Environment may include fumes, dust, pollen, vibration, noise and engine exhaust.

Salary: $130.76/day during training period, $163.45/day thereafter

Contact Information: Howard Magana
Mail to:
Howard Magana
Director of Operations
Pacific Harbor Line
340 Water Street
Wilmington, CA 90744
Fax to: 310-513-6789
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