Train Crew Member: Grow to Locomotive Engineer

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Railroad Retirement benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO Accrual (Paid Time Off)

8 Paid Holidays Per Year

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Company Provided PPE

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is seeking Train Crew Members to join our team in Lexington, KY and Frankfort, KY. The position involves assisting in the safe daily operation of trains and requires on-call availability 24/7 in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities include operating equipment per company policies, performing track and equipment tasks, and progressing toward locomotive engineering duties as skills grow. Attractive benefits and a commitment to safety are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined, and have basic reading and math skills.
• Must have the ability to develop teamwork and work with all levels of personnel in achieving train-handling objectives.
• Expected to progress in skill and responsibilities of train operations over time with the eventual goal of becoming the Train Crew Member responsible for locomotive engineering duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists in all phases of the safe daily operation of trains.
• Operates equipment according to company policies, procedures and practices in all areas, including equipment usage and maintenance, safety (FRA and OSHA), and DOT requirements.
• Will operate track switches, couple cars and work on freight trains in yard operations.
• Will move and align various parts of rail equipment to create or build trains.
• Multi-tasking – must be able to perform several tasks safely that will require pulling, controlling and maneuvering onto and off of equipment.
• Required to work on-call basis, and expected to be available to work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all weather conditions.
• Irregular work schedules determined by rotation.
• Home daily position.
• Telephone required in order to be contacted.
• Increasing responsibilities expected and required, including the ability to handle locomotive engineering duties.
• Train Crew Members are subject to random alcohol and drug testing as per the Federal Railroad Administration Guidelines.
• Performs engine operation, on-ground duties, equipment and track maintenance and other assigned duties to assist in an efficient railroad operation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading skills

Basic math

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is seeking Train Crew Members to join our team in Lexington, KY and Frankfort, KY. The position involves assisting in the safe daily operation of trains and requires on-call availability 24/7 in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities include operating equipment per company policies, performing track and equipment tasks, and progressing toward locomotive engineering duties as skills grow. Attractive benefits and a commitment to safety are offered.