Train Crew Member - Lebanon, TN

Nashville and Eastern Railroad Corp; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

8 paid holidays

Veteran’s Day is a paid holiday

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary disability (short & long)

Voluntary accident insurance

FSA/HSA options

401K employer match

Paid maternity leave

Group life insurance

PPE provided

Employee discounts

Job summary

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is seeking a Train Crew Member based in Lebanon, TN. The role involves assisting in all phases of safe train operations, operating equipment per company policies, and potentially advancing to locomotive engineering duties.

Candidates must have a driver’s license, be mechanically inclined, and able to read and perform basic math. On-call, travel within the region, and strict safety/testing protocols apply.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be mechanically inclined with basic reading and math skills.
• Ability to develop teamwork with all levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe daily operation of trains.
• Operate equipment per policies on safety, FRA/OSHA, and DOT requirements.
• Operate track switches; couple cars in yard and on the road with heavy travel.
• Move and align rail equipment to build trains.
• Multi-task safely: pull, control, and maneuver onto/off equipment.
• Increase responsibilities, including locomotive engineering duties over time.
• Subject to random alcohol and drug testing per FRA guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Reading math

Teamwork

Job description

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is seeking a Train Crew Member based in Lebanon, TN.

Accountability:

Performs engine operation, on-ground duties, equipment and track maintenance and other assigned duties to assist in an efficient railroad operation. 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 and on the road with heavy travel.
• 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.
• 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 other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Driver’s License required.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.

Physical Requirements:

Mobility to participate in frequent travel along the assigned short line and within the region encompassing the operations. Requires pulling, controlling, and maneuvering onto and off of equipment.Occasional lifting of at least 80lbsto perform essential job functions.Must be able to walk long distances over uneven surfaces.Requires 24/7 on-call duty.

Environmental Conditions:

Performs duties in primarily outside environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment.Frequent exposure to weather elements:appropriate PPE required.

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:
• 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
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Provided PPE

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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