**Description**
Job Title: Assistant Conductor
Department: Transportation
MTA Agency: Metro\-North Railroad
Primary Location(s): New York, NY
Salary Range: See wage progression below
Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Safety Sensitive/DOT Regulated
Union Affiliation: Agreement
Closing Date (if applicable): Until Filled
Shift (if applicable): Any
Title 55\-a (yes or no): Not Applicable
Other: Not Telework eligible
JOB SUMMARY
Assistant Conductors are responsible for managing the overall safe, on\-time operation of their individual train within the scope of the rules of Transportation Department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include but are not limited to:
* Supervise other train crew members.
* Communicate information to passengers, crew and other railroad employees in person and via onboard communication channels.
* Enforce and abide by train safety rules.
* Operate train doors at station stops and assist customers on and off trains as necessary.
* Observe, interpret, and relay signal information to engineers.
* Read, understand, and comply with bulletin orders, general orders, and other applicable rules of the Transportation Department.
* Provide flag protection on Right of Way.
* Assist with yard switching duties and making up trains (e.g., operate switches and couple air hoses and electrical cables).
* Responsible for on the job training and supervision of conductor trainees.
* Manage emergency situations \- respond to medical emergencies, equipment breakdowns and direct the evacuation of passengers if necessary.
* Verbally direct the movement of trains.
* Provide professional customer service to passengers.
* Compute and collect fares, sell tickets, make change, and prepare accurate cash reports for timely submission.
* Register for duty on time.
* Prepare trains for service and conduct job safety briefings.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Provide professional customer service to passengers.
* Compute and collect fares, sell tickets, make change, and prepare accurate cash reports for timely submission.
* Register for duty on time.
* Prepare trains for service and conduct job safety briefings.
* Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
* Ability to quickly and accurately perform basic mental mathematical calculations; reading comprehension; interpersonal skills; customer service oriented; mechanical aptitude; skilled in exercising independent judgment; ability to anticipate and analyze problems and take corrective actions; must be able to evaluate a situation to make decisions and work under pressure; written and verbal communication skills; ability to multi\-task; must be able to function effectively under changing priorities; leadership skills; knowledge of operating and safety rules; knowledge of physical characteristics; must be safety conscious; time management skills; ability to follow instruction and take direction.
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