Remote Locomotive Operator — Railcar Safety & Compliance

Jobtailor; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Alabama seeks a dedicated rail operator to build and inspect trains and railcars, ensuring safe operation and FRA compliance. You will operate remote control locomotives, perform coupling, drawbar alignment, hand brake application, and inspect equipment.

You must communicate clearly with crews and dispatchers, maintain accurate records, and be prepared for non-traditional shifts, including on-call and 12+ hour rotations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation.
• Ability to report to work within 90 minutes.
• Clean driving record in the past 36 months, without any suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial of your driver's license resulting from a drug or alcohol-related incident.
• Must not have been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug or alcohol-related driving incident.
• Must not have refused to undergo a drug or alcohol test related to the operation of a motor vehicle.
• Must pass pre-employment Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Experience with heavy equipment or in physically demanding roles.
• Experience working non-traditional shifts, on call, and/or 12+ hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Build and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment for safe operation.
• Operate remote control locomotives and perform tasks such as coupling, aligning drawbars, applying hand brakes, and riding railcars.
• Communicate effectively with crews, dispatchers, and yard controllers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all FRA and company safety regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Remote Control Locomotive Operation

FRA Compliance

Heavy Equipment Experience

Effective Communication

Documentation Maintenance

Education

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Jobtailor in Alabama seeks a dedicated rail operator to build and inspect trains and railcars, ensuring safe operation and FRA compliance. You will operate remote control locomotives, perform coupling, drawbar alignment, hand brake application, and inspect equipment.

You must communicate clearly with crews and dispatchers, maintain accurate records, and be prepared for non-traditional shifts, including on-call and 12+ hour rotations.