Locomotive Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

A culture of safety

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

Eight paid holidays and two floating

Profit Sharing

Excellent benefits including medical,

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Savage LOCOMOTIVE OPERATOR in Owensville, IN conducts daily railcar movements and unloads materials within the facility, following safety procedures and railroad rules. You will coordinate with crew members and railroad personnel to ensure timely operations while maintaining compliant documentation and safety practices.

Night shift opportunities with 7 days on, 7 days off (6pm to 6am). Requires 1+ year locomotive experience, FRA and GCOR certification preferable, and a commitment to reliable

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year or more engineer experience, preferably Road Power.
• Knowledge of GCOR rules and FRA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily railcar movement and unloading within the facility.
• Inservice railcar repair and maintenance.
• Communicate with train crews and railroad personnel by radio or signals.
• Prepare paperwork for railcar movements and comply with rail rules.
• Willing to training and perform assigned tasks as needed.

Skills

Railroad operations

Safety compliance

Team communication

On-time reliability

Reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GCOR rules knowledge

FRA certification

Job description

Grow Your Career with Savage! Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

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 Units operations 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.

Additional Information

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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• Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits are subject to change. For more information visit https://savageco.com/careers/benefits-information/