Train Crew Member - Lehigh Line

R.J. Corman Railroad Group; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

401k match

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Job summary

A national railroad company is seeking energetic individuals to join the Train Crew team in Towanda, PA. No prior experience is necessary as on-the-job training will be provided. Responsibilities include assisting in train operations, operating track switches, and aligning rail equipment. Availability for irregular work schedules and ability to lift heavy loads are required. Benefits start on day one, including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Must pass background checks and drug screening.
• Physical capacity test required.
• Ability to report to various sites along the line.
• Willingness to travel to sites along the line.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations of trains.
• Operate track switches and couple cars.
• Work on freight trains and yard operations.
• Be available to work 24/7 in various weather conditions.
• Handle locomotive engineering duties.
• Telephone required for contact.
• Increase responsibilities, including locomotive engineering duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Working outside

Ability to lift up to 80lbs

Physical capacity test

Lifts up to 80 lbs

Job description

PA - Lehigh Line
211 Packer Ave
Towanda, PA 18848, USA

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is seeking safe, energetic people who enjoy working outside and understand the thrill of accomplishment and hard work to join our Train Crew team covering Owego, NY; Towanda, PA; Wyalusing, PA and Pittston, PA.

No experience necessary! We will teach the right people a new trade.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in all phases of the safe daily operations of trains.
• 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.
• Required to work on-call basis and expected to be available to work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in all weather conditions.
• Irregular work schedules determined by rotation.
• Telephone required in order to be contacted.
• Increasing responsibilities expected and required, including the ability to handle locomotive engineering duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What does it take to be a Train Crew Member at R.J. Corman?

• Must pass background, drug screen, and physical capacity test.
• Requires lifting of up to 80lbs in performance of duties.
• Love working outside!
• Overnight travel may be required during 6 month training period.
• Ability to travel / report to sites along the line.

Why work for R.J. Corman?

• Be part of a team
• On the job training provided and advancement opportunities
• Safety is our #1 priority
• Competitive wages
• Benefits start day one – health, dental, vision
• Paid time off - accrual starts day one
• 401k with generous company match
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program

This position pays into Railroad Retirement.

R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Aff... We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.

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