Railroad Train Crew Member: Entry Level to Conductor Path

R.J. Corman Railroad Group; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

8 Paid Holidays Per Year

401K Employer Match

Paid Maternity Leave

Group Life Insurance

Job summary

R.J. Corman Railroad Group seeks safety minded individuals to join our Train Crew at Westlake, LA. This entry level role supports the safe, daily operation of trains and begins with learning the basics of rail operations.

You will assist with track switches, car movement, and yard duties while building skills toward future conductor responsibilities. A strong emphasis is placed on teamwork and safety in all tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be safety minded with basic reading and math skills.
• Must be able to develop teamwork and work with all levels of personnel.
• Must be able to give and receive instructions over radio.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all phases of the safe daily operation of trains.
• Operate equipment according to company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Operate track switches, couple cars and work on trains in yard operations.
• Move and align rail equipment to create or build trains.
• Multi-task safely handling pulling, controlling, and maneuvering equipment.
• Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars.
• Increase responsibilities toward conductor duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety minded

Reading & math basics

Teamwork

Radio communication

Job description

R.J. Corman Railroad Group seeks safety minded individuals to join our Train Crew at Westlake, LA. This entry level role supports the safe, daily operation of trains and begins with learning the basics of rail operations.

You will assist with track switches, car movement, and yard duties while building skills toward future conductor responsibilities. A strong emphasis is placed on teamwork and safety in all tasks.