Train Crew Member - LaGrange, TX

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC; La Grange (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

8 Paid Holidays Per Year

Veteran’s Day Paid Holiday

Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

Voluntary Short/Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Accident Insurance

FSA and HSA Options

401K Employer Match

Paid Maternity Leave

Group Life Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Referral Bonuses

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Boot Voucher

Company Provided PPE

Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

Job summary

R. J. Corman Switching Company in LaGrange, TX is seeking Train Crew Members to join our team, performing switching operations, assembling trains and ensuring safety and compliance on site.

Responsibilities include operating switches, attaching/detaching freight cars, inspecting trains, and maintaining PPE and safety practices in all weather conditions while delivering strong customer and coworker relations. We value safety, teamwork, and a willingness to learn new skills.

Qualifications

• Previous railroad or industrial switching experience preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures.
• Ability to operate a range of vehicles and machinery in a safe and responsible manner.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Overall willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate switches and brakes to ensure trains move safely between tracks.
• Build trains by attaching and detaching freight cars, inspecting trains for rules compliance and order accuracy.
• Ensure working conditions are safe, and proper PPE is being used as required before starting any work.
• Safely operate both company vehicles and other equipment, following RJ Corman and Customer safety practices while working in the facility.
• Practice good customer relations with proper radio etiquette and face to face communication to preserve customer satisfaction.
• Practice good co-worker relations to ensure a friendly, efficient work environment and foster “One team, one goal” mentality.
• Maintain facility and equipment to RJ Corman Look Good standards.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Safety awareness

Verbal & written communication

Vehicle & machinery operation

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Knowledge of safety procedures

Job description

R. J. Corman Switching Company is currently seeking Train Crew Members to join our team in LaGrange, TX.

Responsibilities

• Operate switches and brakes to ensure trains move safely between tracks.
• Build trains by attaching and detaching freight cars, inspecting trains for rules compliance and order accuracy.
• Ensure working conditions are safe, and proper PPE is being used as required before starting any work. Employees must be safety conscious with high regard and awareness of other employees working on and within the parameters of equipment.
• Safely operate both company vehicles and other equipment, following RJ Corman and Customer safety practices while working in the facility.
• Practice good customer relations with proper radio etiquette and face to face communication to preserve customer satisfaction.
• Practice good co-worker relations to ensure a friendly, efficient work environment and foster “One team, one goal” mentality.
• Maintain facility and equipment to R. J. Corman Look Good standards.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Specialized Knowledge, Education, Experience

• Previous railroad or industrial switching experience preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures.
• Ability to operate a range of vehicles and machinery in a safe and responsible manner.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Overall willingness to learn new skills.

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform physical, strenuous work in all weather conditions.
• Requires constant standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing in a safe manner, and walking on uneven surfaces such as ballast.
• Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80 lbs.
• Able to push and pull with up to 150 lbs of force to throw a switch.

Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to perform specified duties outside in all weather conditions.

Benefits: R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R. J. Corman offers the following:

Full-Time Team Members

• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
  • 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
    • Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
  • Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
• FSA and HSA Options
• 401K Employer Match
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Group Life Insurance

All Team Members

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Boot Voucher
• Company Provided PPE
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. R. J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug-free company.