Rail Operations Brakeman — Precision Switching & Safety

Akima; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 4,084,000 - 5,816,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) seeks a Brakeman to perform brake and switching operations as part of a rail operations crew under the Rail Operations Supervisor. You will relay signals, mount/move cars, set brakes, and ensure safety per GCOR and ABTH.

The role requires physical tasks, occasional night/weekend work at Fort Sill, OK and other remote sites. Relevant training and credentials, including container inspection and forklift licensing, are required.

Qualifications

• Must pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• CAC credential required or obtainable.
• REAL ID-compliant driver's license required.
• Forklift license required for all equipment (4K to 50K).
• Must complete Container Inspection for Commercial and Military Intermodal Containers MIL HDBK 138A.

Responsibilities

• Relay signals for train movement using hand signals, lanterns, flags, and radios.
• Mount railroad cars, set brakes, and place blocks or chocks.
• Stop motor traffic when trains cross roads or highways.
• Couple/uncouple cars with standard couplings.
• Line switch to move rail cars and locomotives onto different tracks.
• Check car numbers to ensure movement of specific cars.
• Operate handbrakes before detaching cars.
• Assist in emergency repairs to brake equipment.
• Ensure safety rules per GCOR and ABTH.

Skills

Pre-Employment Drug Test

Background screening

CAC credential

REAL ID license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift license

Container Inspection MIL HDBK 138A

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) seeks a Brakeman to perform brake and switching operations as part of a rail operations crew under the Rail Operations Supervisor. You will relay signals, mount/move cars, set brakes, and ensure safety per GCOR and ABTH.

The role requires physical tasks, occasional night/weekend work at Fort Sill, OK and other remote sites. Relevant training and credentials, including container inspection and forklift licensing, are required.