Train Crew Member - Woodburn, KY

R.J. Corman Railroad Group; Woodburn (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Paid time off (accrual starts day one)

401K retirement savings plan

Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Tr​

Job summary

R.J. Corman Railroad Group is seeking full-time Train Crew Members to operate trains and support yard and regional duties in Woodburn, KY. You will learn train-handling procedures, safety rules, and regulatory compliance while supporting locomotive movements and track switching in daily operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, mechanical aptitude, and physical capability to perform demanding tasks in outdoor environments, with opportunities for advancement in a growing rail service provider."

Qualifications

• Driver’s License required.
• Must be mechanically inclined, and have basic reading and math skills.
• Must develop teamwork and work with all levels of personnel to achieve train-handling objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assists in all phases of the safe daily operation of trains.
• Operates equipment according to company policies, procedures and practices including safety (FRA and OSHA) and DOT requirements.
• Operate track switches, couple cars and work on freight trains in yard operations.
• Move and align various parts of rail equipment to create or build trains.
• Multi-task and perform several tasks safely including pulling, controlling and maneuvering onto and off of equipment.
• Increase responsibilities including the potential to handle locomotive engineering duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading skills

Math basics

Safety awareness

Job description

Looking for a full-time position with potential advancement opportunities in a booming industry? If you enjoy working outside, this is the career for you! Consider joining our team at R.J. Corman Railroad Company! We are seeking dynamic Train Crew Members in Woodburn, KY.

Our Train Crew Members play an important part in keeping our locomotives moving. We will teach you the workings of our trains, as well as the rules and regulations that must be followed to complete the job safely!

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.
• 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.

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 80lbs to perform essential job functions.Must be able to walk long distances over uneven surfaces.

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:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance( immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Paid maternity leave
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Employee referral program
• Annual tickets to My Old KYDinner Train

R.J. Corman Railroad Group offers participation in Railroad Retirement for individuals serving in this role.

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.

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