Conductor - Lexington, KY / Louisville, KY

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Railroad retirement benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

8 Paid Holidays Per Year

Veteran’s Day Paid Holiday

401K Employer Match

Company Provided PPE

HSA Options

Job summary

R. J. Corman Railroad Company seeks Locomotive Engineers to join our team in Lexington, KY and Louisville, KY. The role focuses on safe daily operation of trains, operating switches, coupling cars, and yard duties, with on-call rotations and 24/7 availability.

Candidates should have FRA Conductor/Engineer certification preferred, be mechanically inclined with basic reading and math skills, and able to work with diverse teams to meet train-handling objectives.

Qualifications

• FRA Conductor and/or Engineer certification preferred.
• Must be mechanically inclined, and have basic reading and math skills.
• Must have the ability to develop teamwork and work with all levels of personnel in achieving train-handling objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assists in all phases of the safe daily operation of trains.
• Operates equipment according to company policies, procedures and practices in all areas, including equipment usage and maintenance, safety (FRA and OSHA), and DOT requirements.
• Will operate track switches, couple cars and work on freight trains in yard operations.
• Will move and align various parts of rail equipment to create or build trains.
• Multi-tasking – must be able to perform several tasks safely that will require pulling, controlling and maneuvering onto and off of equipment.
• Required to work on-call basis, and expected to be available to work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all weather conditions.
• Irregular work schedules determined by rotation.
• Home daily position.
• Telephone required in order to be contacted.
• Increasing responsibilities expected and required, including the ability to handle locomotive engineering duties.
• Train Crew Members are subject to random alcohol and drug testing as per the Federal Railroad Administration Guidelines.
• Performs on-ground duties, equipment and track maintenance and other assigned duties to assist in an efficient railroad operation. Expected to progress in skill and responsibilities of train operations over time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Reading & math

Education

FRA Conductor certification

Job description

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is currently seeking Locomotive Engineers to join our team in Lexington, KY and Louisville, KY.

Responsibilities

• Assists in all phases of the safe daily operation of trains.
• Operates equipment according to company policies, procedures and practices in all areas, including equipment usage and maintenance, safety (FRA and OSHA), and DOT requirements.
• Will operate track switches, couple cars and work on freight trains in yard operations.
• Will move and align various parts of rail equipment to create or build trains.
• Multi-tasking – must be able to perform several tasks safely that will require pulling, controlling and maneuvering onto and off of equipment.
• Required to work on-call basis, and expected to be available to work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all weather conditions.
• Irregular work schedules determined by rotation.
• Home daily position.
• Telephone required in order to be contacted.
• Increasing responsibilities expected and required, including the ability to handle locomotive engineering duties.
• Train Crew Members are subject to random alcohol and drug testing as per the Federal Railroad Administration Guidelines.
• Performs on-ground duties, equipment and track maintenance and other assigned duties to assist in an efficient railroad operation. Expected to progress in skill and responsibilities of train operations over time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• FRA Conductor and/or Engineer certification preferred.
• Must be mechanically inclined, and have basic reading and math skills.
• Must have the ability to develop teamwork and work with all levels of personnel in achieving train-handling objectives.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility to participate in frequent travel along the assigned short line and within the region encompassing the operations.
• Requires pulling, controlling, and maneuvering onto and off of equipment.
• Occasional lifting of at least 80lbs to perform essential job functions. Must be able to walk long distances over uneven surfaces.
• Requires 24/7 on-call duty.

Environmental Conditions

• Performs duties in primarily outside environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment.
• Frequent exposure to weather elements: appropriate PPE required.

Benefits

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R. J. Corman offers the following:

Full-Time Team Members

• Railroad retirement benefits
• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
• 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans

• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• FSA and HSA Options
• 401K Employer Match
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Group Life Insurance

All Team Members

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Boot Voucher
• Company Provided PPE
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. R. J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug-free company.