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At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time onsite Train Dispatcher in Sanford, US we’re looking for?

Join us as Passenger Conductor and you’ll be looking at a career-defining role based in Sanford, Fl.

In your role as a Passenger Conductor, you will:

• Be responsible for the safe movement of trains by adhering to applicable operating rules/practices. Oversee all on-train employees in service delivery by adhering to Alstom service standards.
• Think and function independently utilizing clear and effective verbal communication skills to interact with passengers, crew members, and others jointly responsible for safe and efficient train movements and customer service.
• Secure movement orders and ensure clear understanding by operating crew. Ensure pre-determined service requests are understood and carried out.
• Maintain an understanding of operating characteristics and practices including physical characteristics, safety rules, air brake rules, electrical instructions, equipment trouble-shooting practices, and emergency procedures.
• Physically move between and around train cars manipulating and lifting heavy air hoses and electrical cables.
• Safely ride the side of train equipment, getting on and off equipment, as required.
• Responsible for submission of various reports to record movement delays, unusual occurrences, passenger inconveniences, and mechanical defects. Assist in boarding and detraining of passengers.
• Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
• Review instructions from dispatchers, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew.
• Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures.
• Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone Read and understand bulletins and notices.
• Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses.
• Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars.
• Maintain awareness of the surrounding areas and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
• Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems.
• Quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals, and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.).

Training will be provided in Sanford, FL upon hire.

• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver's License.
• 2 years verifiable work experience and/or college.
• No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years.

• Outside work experience.
• Experience working on an on-call basis.
• Mechanical experience.

• Medium to heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places.
• Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection.
• Must meet color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations.
• Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications--both general and technical).
• Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions).
• Reasoning skills (problem-solving and troubleshooting skills).

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries.
• Wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses.
• Complete annual training and pass safety operating rules examination.
• Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol.
• Must pass all required assessments.
• Must pass a background screening.

May require a post-offer medical examination, including drug screening.

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.