Railroad Train Service Associate

Rio Grande Pacific Corporation; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Central Railroad Company, part of Rio Grande Pacific Corporation, seeks a Train Service Employee in Nebraska. The role supports conductor and engineer functions, emphasizes safe work practices, and requires familiarity with General Code of Operating Rules and FRA guidelines.

Responsibilities include switching, make-up and break-up of trains, ground tasks, maintaining records, and coordination with management and connecting railroads.

Qualifications

• Certified Locomotive Engineers are preferred.
• Must be willing to become a certified engineer as a condition of employment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be able to successfully pass the operating rules examination.
• Must be able to distinguish color signal aspects.

Responsibilities

• Perform switching, make-up and break-up of trains, and road haul train movements.
• Perform ground tasks including coupling and uncoupling cars and operating switches.
• Maintain accurate records of cars handled, repairs performed, and track conditions encountered.
• Complete accurate switch lists, interchange records, and assigned paperwork.
• Communicate with management, customer service teams, and connecting railroads.

Job description

Nebraska Central Railroad Company, part of Rio Grande Pacific Corporation, seeks a Train Service Employee in Nebraska. The role supports conductor and engineer functions, emphasizes safe work practices, and requires familiarity with General Code of Operating Rules and FRA guidelines.

Responsibilities include switching, make-up and break-up of trains, ground tasks, maintaining records, and coordination with management and connecting railroads.