Locomotive Operator/Switchman

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical, dental, vision

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid disability

401k with company contributions

Holiday and vacation pay

Employee discount program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

UTLX, part of Marmon Holdings backed by Berkshire Hathaway, seeks new team members for its Evanston, Wyoming rail tank car repair shop. You will join a production team performing locomotive operations, car movements, and yard switching with emphasis on safety and quality.

Competitive pay and benefits are offered. Eligibility includes a high school diploma or GED, machine operation experience, teamwork, and the ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or pass a Combined Basic Skills Test.
• Experience in machine operation and ability to work in a union setting.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Strong safety and quality focus, and willingness to wear PPE.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be available for all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operates locomotive to transport material and spot rail cars per switch list.
• Operate locomotives in congested areas with caution to prevent damage.
• Direct flow of cars in rail yard and maintain tidiness.
• Follow safety rules and report hazards and issues promptly.

Skills

Machine operation

Teamwork

Instruction following

Safety focus

PPE compliance

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UTLX

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Union Tank Car Company is seeking applicants to become a member of our production team at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Evanston, Wyoming. Union Tank Car Company's regulatory, engineering, and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX headquarters is in Chicago's financial district, close to major public transportation hubs. ULTX offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, hard work, expertise, growth, and progressive thinking are all valued.

Primary Job Functions

This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional duties. Not all classifications will be required to perform all job functions.

• Operates locomotive to transport material and spot rail cars utilizing instructions from a switch list.
• Regularly operates locomotive in a congested area and must use considerable caution to prevent damage to rail cars or accidents to employees.
• Operates switches and directs flow of cars in rail yard.
• Maintains area in a neat and orderly manner and reports work hazards.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or pass a Combined Basic Skills Test
• Have experience in machine operation
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently
• Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and assembly instructions
• Safety and quality focused
• Willingness to wear required PPE at all times and always work safely.
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Be available to work any shift, and be dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime, as allowed per the union contract

Environmental & Working Conditions

• Will have to lift 50 pounds safely and drag blast hose over the full length of railcar
• Will perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
• May work in confined spaces and at heights exceeding 4 ft. off the ground with proper PPE and fall protection
• Close mental and visual attention required, coordinating manual dexterity with mental and visual attention for sustained periods of time

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Why Join Our Team?

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...

• Competitive wages, with shift differential pay
• Day 1 Medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid employee life insurance
• Company-paid disability
• 401k with generous company contribution
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement and prescription safety wear
• Holiday and vacation pay
• Marmon employee discount program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee referral bonus program

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law, to include background check, physical, and drug and alcohol screen.

It is the policy of UTLX to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.

Pay Range

27.84

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.