Railcar Switch Operator — $29.70/hr + Monthly Bonuses

Oregon Steel Mills; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with 5% match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

FSAs/HSAs

Job summary

Oregon Steel Mills is seeking an experienced locomotive operator in Portland, Oregon. You will operate locomotives, switch railroad cars in a timely manner, and maintain records and reports. You will work with other rail served departments to keep operations efficient.

Starting wage is $29.70 per hour with monthly bonus opportunities. Our benefits package starts on day one and includes low-cost medical, dental, vision, FSAs/HSAs, paid vacation/holidays, a 401k with 5% employer match, and an

Qualifications

• Ability to walk tracks, check railcars and climb stairs.
• Must be able to qualify as a switch crew operator in a reasonable period of time.
• Ability to work in outside environment.
• Ability to work in a self-directed team environment.
• Must be a self-starter, organized, with problem solving skills.
• Must have excellent oral communication skills.
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, OIS).
• Successful completion of ergonomics evaluation.
• Experience in railroad switching and equipment operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate locomotive
• Switch railroad cars in a timely manner
• Maintain records and reports
• Band and secure railcars
• Work with other rail served departments

Skills

Oral communication

Self-starter

Organized

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Word

OIS

Job description

Oregon Steel Mills is seeking an experienced locomotive operator in Portland, Oregon. You will operate locomotives, switch railroad cars in a timely manner, and maintain records and reports. You will work with other rail served departments to keep operations efficient.

Starting wage is $29.70 per hour with monthly bonus opportunities. Our benefits package starts on day one and includes low-cost medical, dental, vision, FSAs/HSAs, paid vacation/holidays, a 401k with 5% employer match, and an