Locomotive Operator

KPRS Construction; Texas, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, prescription drug and

Vision Insurance

401k plan

Life insurance

Sickness and Accident plan

Voluntary Cross Training

Job summary

Koppers Inc. in Somerville, TX is seeking a full-time Locomotive Operator to safely operate the locomotive, switch cars, and move materials within the plant yard.

The role requires adherence to all safety rules and environmental regulations, with emphasis on reporting incidents and maintaining a clean, hazard-aware workspace. The position involves hazardous material handling, PPE use, and cooperation with management on safety and incident response.

Qualifications

• Operates locomotive per plant safety rules and procedures.
• Promotes safety and complies with SH&E responsibilities.
• Reports incidents, injuries, spills, and unsafe acts.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Locomotive and switch cars within the plant yard.
• Move empty and loaded cars to designated areas.
• Maintain clean work area and follow PPE requirements.
• Respond to spills or releases and follow hazardous waste rules.

Skills

Locomotive operation

Safety awareness

Hazardous materials handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Locomotive OperatorApply: On Site: Somerville, TX: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: REQ03212**Primary Duties*** Obeys with all plant safety rules, comply with plant administrative and operating procedures. Promotes safety to other employees. Performs all required Safety Health and Environmental responsibilities.* Operate the Locomotive, changing the treating cylinders in a safe efficient manner. Move empty cars and load cars to different parts of the plant as needed. Understand the general switching within the plant yard and that of the BNSF main yard tracks.* Pull Chains from treated material when needed.* Handles treated wood.* Pressure wash drip pad when needed.* Performs other work assigned by Management.**Responsibilities*** Promptly and properly report all incidents, injuries, damage, spills and/or releases.* Promptly report and, if possible, correct all unsafe acts and/or conditions* Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) required by the applicable PPE hazard assessments.* Maintain a clean work area and perform required housekeeping activities.* Work safely with and around hazardous materials and hazardous waste and comply ith all rules and regulations concerning hazardous waste.* Respond to spills or releases.* Report and take appropriate action to handle treated material that is dripping.* Always be aware of the location of equipment and personnel in the area when switching.**Requirements*** Pass pre-employment medical screening* Qualified for by having held the job or if awarded by seniority has the ability to be qualified.* Clean-shaven in the respiratory face piece sealing area.* Demonstrates acceptable retention level for the required training elements. **Candidate Preferred Qualifications** * High School Diploma or equivalent preferred**Benefits** * 10 Paid Holidays* 1 paid personal day* Health, Dental, prescription drug and Vision Insurance* 401k plan Company contributions will be made in an amount necessary to match one-hundred (100%) percent of the first one (1%) percent and fifty (50%)percent of the next two (2%) percent of compensation the employee contributes.* Life insurance* Sickness and Accident plan* Voluntary Cross Training Bonus**Schedule** * 2nd Shift*Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.*