Job Title: Train Engineer
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Classification: Part-time Regular
Hours: 8 hours/week (may vary pending business operations)
Pay Rate: $16.83/hour
This is a regular part-time position working up to an average of 24 hours per week annually in an ongoing capacity, pending individual performance. Work schedules may vary week to week, month to month, or seasonally based on operational needs.
Summary:
We are seeking locomotive engineers to operate our Omaha Zoo Railroad. This includes our historic steam locomotive and our diesel locomotive. This position will entail fireman duties, engineer duties, oiling of equipment, greasing of equipment, fueling, watering, and very minor mechanical adjustments.
Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
- Care and feeding of steam locomotives.
- Care of diesel locomotives.
- Train air brake handling.
- Light off a steam locomotive.
- Train handling.
- Fill and operate grease guns and oil cans.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic use of hand tools.
- Use of hand signaling practices.
- Customer service skills.
- Ability to work with a diverse population and speaking to the public.
- Ability to multitask.
- Railroad experience, railroad motive power and steam locomotive experience is a plus.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
- Extended/odd hours including weekends, holidays, and periodic weeknight programs.
- Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to traverse zoo grounds on foot.
- Will lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 35 lbs. unassisted and over 35 lbs. occasionally using proper equipment and safe and proper lifting methods.
- In the performance of duties individual is regularly required to stand, walk, use of hands to grab, handle, signal, or feel, talk and hear.
Candidates might be required to pass a pre-employment background check, drug test, and possess a valid driver’s license with a good history.
DISCLAIMER
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.
Skills Required
- Basic use of hand tools.
- Use of hand signaling practices.
- Customer service skills and ability to speak to the public.
- Ability to work with a diverse population.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to operate and handle train air brakes, light off steam locomotives, and perform train handling.
- Ability to perform fueling, watering, greasing, oiling, and minor mechanical adjustments.
- Valid driver's license with a good driving history.
- Pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
- Railroad motive power and steam locomotive experience (plus).
- Ability to lift, push, pull up to 35 lbs unassisted and more occasionally using proper equipment.
What We Do
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is an independent not-for-profit organization based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its mission is to inspire, educate, and engage people to serve as lifelong stewards for animals, their habitats, and their conservation. Consistently ranked as one of the world's top zoos, it features immersive habitats, including North America's largest indoor rainforest and the world's largest indoor desert.
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