Train Service Employee

Rio Grande Pacific Corporation; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Central Railroad Company, part of Rio Grande Pacific Corporation, seeks a Train Service Employee in Nebraska. The role supports conductor and engineer functions, emphasizes safe work practices, and requires familiarity with General Code of Operating Rules and FRA guidelines.

Responsibilities include switching, make-up and break-up of trains, ground tasks, maintaining records, and coordination with management and connecting railroads.

Qualifications

• Certified Locomotive Engineers are preferred.
• Must be willing to become a certified engineer as a condition of employment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be able to successfully pass the operating rules examination.
• Must be able to distinguish color signal aspects.

Responsibilities

• Perform switching, make-up and break-up of trains, and road haul train movements.
• Perform ground tasks including coupling and uncoupling cars and operating switches.
• Maintain accurate records of cars handled, repairs performed, and track conditions encountered.
• Complete accurate switch lists, interchange records, and assigned paperwork.
• Communicate with management, customer service teams, and connecting railroads.

Job description

Rio Grande Pacific Corporation (RGPC) is a Texas-based, privately-held railroad holding company established in 1986, specializing in regional freight railroads, signal construction and design, passenger operations, equipment remanufacturing, dispatching services, and asset leasing. Operating across six states, RGPC manages four short line railroads covering 700 route miles. The company serves approximately 140 freight customers, including major Fortune 500 companies, across diverse industries such as agriculture, chemicals, lumber, minerals, and recycling.

Job Summary

Nebraska Central Railroad Company is seeking an individual interested in the transportation field as a Train Service Employee. This role supports conductor and engineer functions and is accountable for safe work practices, knowledge of the General Code of Operating Rules, and compliance with Federal Railroad Administration guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform switching, make-up and break-up of trains, and road haul train movements.
• Perform ground tasks including coupling and uncoupling cars and operating switches.
• Maintain accurate records of cars handled, repairs performed, and track conditions encountered.
• Complete accurate switch lists, interchange records, and assigned paperwork.
• Communicate with management, customer service teams, and connecting railroads.

Requirements

• Certified Locomotive Engineers are preferred.
• Must be willing to become a certified engineer as a condition of employment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be able to successfully pass the operating rules examination.
• Must be able to distinguish color signal aspects.