Job Description
**Job Overview**
Join our team as a Seasonal Locomotive Engineer from May\-October and become a vital part of our transportation operations! In this energetic role, you will operate and control Coal fired steam locomotives while giving a guided tour to throughout the day. Your expertise will ensure smooth, reliable service while maintaining the highest safety standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for heavy equipment operation, mechanical systems, and a commitment to safety excellence.
**Responsibilities**
* Safely operate steam locomotives along designated routes, adhering to all safety protocols and operational procedures.
* Keep Locomotive clean while operating throughout the day
* Monitor train signals, switches, and track conditions to maintain smooth transit and prevent delays or accidents.
* Communicate effectively with Conductor, crew members, and your management team to coordinate movements and address operational issues promptly.
* Manage emergency situations by following established protocols, including brake failures or track obstructions, ensuring safety for all personnel.
* You will give a History tour each trip to all riders with a scripted speech.
* Assist with maintaining the grounds buildings and Railcars as may be necessary.
* Demonstrate proficiency in operating heavy equipment and understanding mechanical systems to troubleshoot minor issues when necessary.
* Follow all CCVNGRR safety, General rules and procedures necessary to perform the job.
**Skills**
* Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to perform basic troubleshooting on locomotive systems.
* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
* Ability to write simple correspondence
* Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, CCV employees.
* Experience operating heavy equipment or machinery in a demanding environment.
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
* Excellent communication skills for clear coordination with team members and emergency responders.
* Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
* Must be able to lift 50lbs on a regular basis.
* Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
* While working this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather connditions.
* Ability to work independently in a fast\-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to contribute their technical expertise in a dynamic transportation setting. We are committed to providing a safe working environment where your skills can shine!
* Must be able to pass a drug screening. Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad is a smoke\-free and drug\-free environment, ded...