Train Crew Member - Lehigh Line

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO

Holidays

401K Match

Disability Insurance

Job summary

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is seeking safe, energetic people 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. The role involves assisting in safe daily operations, operating track switches, coupling cars, and building trains. Candidates should be prepared for 24/7 availability, irregular schedules, and possible overnight travel during training.

Qualifications

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

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.

Job description

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

This position pays into Railroad Retirement.

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 benefits:

Full-Time Team Members

• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
• Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
• 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
• 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.