Train Crew Member: Locomotive Ops & Career Growth

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC; Catlettsburg (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Railroad retirement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Holiday for veterans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

FSA/HSA options

401K match

Maternity leave

Group life

401K plan

Referral bonuses

Employee discounts

Employee assistance

Boot voucher

PPE provided

Safety glasses

Job summary

R.J. Corman Railroad Company in Ashland, KY, seeks Train Crew Members to join our team. Responsibilities include assisting in safe daily train operations, operating equipment, and performing yard tasks as part of a growing crew.

The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude, teamwork, and the ability to progress into locomotive engineering duties while complying with FRA/OSHA/DOT standards and random drug testing policies. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor work and physical requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined and have basic reading and math skills.
• Ability to develop teamwork and work with all levels of personnel to achieve train-handling objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all phases of the safe daily operation of trains.
• Operate equipment according to company policies, procedures and practices including safety, DOT and FRA requirements.
• Operate track switches, couple cars and work on freight trains in yard operations.
• Move and align rail equipment to create or build trains.
• Progress in skill and responsibilities toward locomotive engineering duties.
• Perform engine operation, on-ground duties, and track maintenance as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading and math skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Job description

R.J. Corman Railroad Company in Ashland, KY, seeks Train Crew Members to join our team. Responsibilities include assisting in safe daily train operations, operating equipment, and performing yard tasks as part of a growing crew.

The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude, teamwork, and the ability to progress into locomotive engineering duties while complying with FRA/OSHA/DOT standards and random drug testing policies. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor work and physical requirements.