Locomotive Conductor Engineer

Location: Negaunee, MI

Cleveland-Cliffs, Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a Locomotive Conductor/Engineer (Congineer) role at our Negaunee, MI location.  This role is responsible for safely and efficiently performing all aspects of train and locomotive operation.  Our ideal candidate will be accountable for safe & efficient work and operating practices, likes to work hard, is self-driven, goal oriented and resilient.  Most importantly, will demonstrate a safety conscious mindset. This position is a call board position that may be seasonal based on seniority due to the shipping season on the Great Lakes - shipping seasons typically run from mid/end of March through mid-January.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible for safe and efficient work practices, including operation of trains and locomotives.

• Operating a locomotive requires the manipulation of throttle and brake controls as well as interpreting gauges and controls and making timely operational decisions.

• Work on freight trains, take direction from conductor, foremen and supervisors.

• Lines switches, couple cars, connects air hose couplings, performs switching, make up and break up of trains and road haul of trains.

• Responsible for locomotive inspections

• Maintains accurate records during train operation.

• Effective communication with customers and connecting carriers.

• Develops and maintains positive and productive working relationships with co-workers and supervisors; supports others, demonstrates good communication skills, competence, good judgment, good work ethic, integrity, a positive attitude and character that inspires trust.

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). 

• Requires a commitment to safety and have the ability and willingness to understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits to prevent on the job accidents and injuries, identify safety risks and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations.  Must utilize all protective equipment as assigned/required.

• Must work safely and efficiently and not cause a threat to the health and safety of self and others.

• Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week in all weather conditions.  Must be open to work any shift including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime and call-outs.

• This is a call board position, which requires being subject to call 24/7.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Basic computer skills

• Must have the ability to effectively and accurately understand, interpret, reference, evaluate, organize and record both non-technical and technical information.

• Must have the ability to become and remain General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR) qualified.

• Must have the ability to become and remain Engineer/Conductor certified.

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Must be able to manipulate valves and switches and operate handbrakes on both locomotives and cars.

• Position requires working safely and efficiently at heights of 75 feet or more, indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, in, on and around moving heavy equipment such as rail cars, locomotives and cranes, in close clearance spaces with occasional exposure to fumes, noise, dust, dirt and vibrations.

• Ascends and descends steps and ladders to get on and off the equipment.

• Must be able to visually distinguish color signal aspects and with training, distinguish auditory signals.

• Must have the ability to frequently reach, push/pull and/or lift and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to 50 pounds and/or exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

• Must have the ability to perform continuous physical tasks for extended periods of time.

• Safely and efficiently work, stand and walk on varied surfaces and uneven ground and/or climbing on/off equipment in varying conditions (concrete floors, gravel, rail car floors, snow, ore pellets, etc.).

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.

• Must successfully pass the required pre-employment requirements, which may include: interviews, background check, physical and drug/alcohol screening. Proof of employment eligibility (E-Verify) is required for any position offered. This position requires random testing for drugs and alcohol.  

• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Railroad experience

• Knowledgeable in the Transportation field/industry

• Locomotive Engineer/Conductor certification

Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement, paid time off and more. 

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.