Rail/Loadout Operator

Source Energy Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Monthly bonus program

401(k) with company match

Health insurance (single)

Dental, life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

EAP and wellness programs

Vision insurance (optional)

Job summary

Source Energy Services is seeking a locomotive operator to join our on-site team in Kentucky. You will operate a locomotive according to company and regulatory protocols and monitor performance to ensure safe, efficient rail operations.

The role emphasizes a strong safety culture, detailed record-keeping, and collaboration with rail crews and plant staff. We offer advancement opportunities, a sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits in a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Must be able to maintain a strong safety record and follow protocols.
• Ability to learn rail operations and procedures.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate locomotive following company and regulatory protocols.
• Monitor locomotive performance and ensure proper operation.
• Follow GCOR and maintain necessary records.
• Communicate with rail crew, plant personnel, and leadership.
• Perform inspections and assist with quality control sampling.
• Support plant operations as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Reliability

Learning agility

Industrial environment adaptability

Job description

• $23/hour starting pay with advancement opportunities
• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
• Monthly bonus program
• 401(k) with company match

Schedule

• Work only half the month
• Predictable schedule with built-in days off

What You’ll Do

• Operate a locomotive following company and regulatory protocols
• Monitor locomotive performance and ensure proper operation
• Follow General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR)
• Maintain rail operation records and documentation
• Communicate with rail crew, plant personnel, and leadership
• Perform inspections and assist with quality control sampling
• Support plant operations as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Strong commitment to safety and attention to detail
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Ability to learn rail operations and procedures
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment

Why Work Here

• Strong safety-first culture (HSE)
• Unique opportunity to operate rail equipment
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Stable, full-time position in a growing company
• Health insurance from $5 (single)
• Free dental, life, and disability insurance
• Paid vacation + holidays
• EAP + wellness programs
• Optional vision, short-term disability, and more

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Experience in industrial, mining, or plant environments
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations

Source Energy Services’ success is attributed to the passion and commitment of our employees across all levels of the company. We are a company of dedicated, hard-working professionals who proudly work within the energy industry. Be part of a growing, dynamic, and evolving company.

Source Energy Services is a logistics and oilfield services company that focuses on the integrated production and distribution of high quality frac sand, as well as the distribution other bulk oil and gas well completion materials requested by customers. Source provides its customers with a full end-to-end solution for frac sand supported by its Wisconsin and Peace River mines and processing facilities, its Western Canadian terminal network, its “last mile” logistics capabilities and Sahara, a proprietary well site mobile sand storage and handling system.

Source’s full-service approach allows customers to rely on its logistics platform to increase reliability of supply and to ensure the timely delivery of frac sand and other bulk completion materials at the well site.

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed. It is understood that this is not a contract. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position without notice at any time.

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