Locomotive Operator

Savage; Owensville (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

PTO and holidays

Profit sharing

Excellent benefits (medical, dental, V

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Savage is hiring a Locomotive Operator for Owensville, IN. This night shift role involves moving railcars, unloading materials, and maintaining safe operations within the facility.

Daily interactions with team members, customers, and railroad staff are required. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of engineer experience, preferably Road Power, plus knowledge of distributed power and multiple unit operations.

Qualifications

• Daily railcar movement and unloading performed safely and timely.
• Inservice railcar repair and maintenance.
• Communicate with train crews and railroad personnel by radio or other means.
• Prepare paperwork for railcar movements and adhere to railroad rules.

Responsibilities

• Move railcars safely within the facility and unload materials.
• Maintain awareness of rail rules and Savage customer requirements.
• Communicate movements and status with crew and supervisors.
• Complete required training and pass site safety tests.

Skills

Strong communication

Punctual

Safety oriented

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Savage is hiring a Locomotive Operator/ Carman to join our team and conduct railcar movements throughout our customers facility in Owensville, IN.

• Night Shift
• Schedule: 7 on 7 off; 6pm to 6 am
• Compensation: Starting at $30

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage

• A culture of safety
• Generous Paid Time Off (“PTO”) policy
• Eight paid holidays and two floating holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
• Opportunities for growth

What you need to be successful in this role

• Locomotive Operator is responsible for the daily railcar movement and unloading of material within the facility safely and timely
• Inservice railcar repair and maintenance
• Communicate with other train crew members, the railroad employees by radio, signals or by other means to give and receive train operations information and aid in the movement and operation of trains
• Prepare necessary paperwork associated with the movement of the railcars
• Understand and adhere to rail rules and regulations as prescribed by Savage, our customer, and the Railroad
• A willingness to complete any assigned task(s) as long as they have been properly trained
• Will have daily contact with fellow team members and their immediate supervisor and/or manager
• Will have daily contact with customers, Class 1 railroad personnel, and members of the regional and/or executive management team

Key strengths of the successful locomotive operator

• Experienced locomotive engineer---have been previously FRA certified and GCOR rules certified
• Committed to show up on time on every scheduled work day
• Understands the importance of good communication with the customer and other Savage employees
• Experienced locomotive engineer---have been previously FRA certified and GCOR rules certified
• Understands the importance of customer service and able to professionally deliver service to the customer
• Strong communication and listening skills including the ability to read, write and understand

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year or more of engineer experience, preferably “Road Power”, knowledge of distributed power and Multiple Unitsoperations as well as “slow speed”.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work 7 days on 7 days off
• Night shift position available
• Willing to receive switchmen, Locomotive and Distributive power training & general safety training
• Willing to work with dry bulk materials
• Must be able to climb on and off railcars and locomotives
• Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts
• Must be able to pass the plant's site requirement test

Savage is looking for a Locomotive Operator for our Owensville, IN operation. Savage is an innovative supply-chain solutions company. We are the leading provider of fully integrated systems, designed and operated to solve unique logistics and materials management challenges for industrial companies throughout North America. Each of us at Savage is committed to integrity and delivering reliable, sustainable services in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.