Train Engineer-Part Time Position

Wayne Farms LLC; Palestine (TX); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 65.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Part-Time Train Operator in Palestine, TX to move and monitor trains, performing inspections and basic maintenance as needed. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and responsiveness in a limited schedule of approximately three months per year.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and a Certified Train Operator license. Strong diagnostic and communication skills, plus a customer-centric attitude and energy, are essential for success in this

Formación

• Diagnostic skills required to identify issues quickly.
• Basic mechanical skills for maintenance and minor repairs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with customers and team.
• Customer-centric attitude with a strong sense of urgency.

Responsabilidades

• Inspect locomotive before and after runs.
• Safely operate the train between stations.
• Monitor on-board meters and gauges (air, battery, amperage, speed).
• Troubleshoot minor breakdowns as they arise.
• Perform basic train maintenance when required.
• Identify improvement opportunities and participate in implementation.
• Wear required PPE in all areas where mandated.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Urgency/energy

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Certified Train Operator license

Descripción del empleo

SHIFT DETAILS: Part-Time Position – Ideal for a Retired Engineer. This is a part-time opportunity with a limited schedule of approximately three months per year, averaging three workdays per month. Candidates must have the flexibility to be available on an as-needed basis. Pay Rate-$42.95

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Move the train periodically to ensure it's operating properly.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Perform inspections on the locomotive before and after runs
• Safely operate the train between stations
• Monitor on-board meters and gauges including air pressure, battery charge, amperage, and train speed
• Troubleshoot minor breakdowns
• Perform basic train maintenance when required
• Identify opportunities for improvement, develop improvement, present to appropriate personnel, and lead or participate in the implementation of improvement
• Wear personal protective equipment in all areas where required
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

None. This is an individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have Occupational license-Certified Train Operator

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience preferred but not required
• Excellent diagnostic skills
• Basic mechanical skills
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to fluently communicate effectively both up and down the chain of command and with external customers when needed in a timely and professional manner
• Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift 40 lbs or more, utilizing proper lifting techniques.
• Able to work in noisy and dusty environments.
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to concentrate for long periods
• Travel required

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century's worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms.