Locomotive Engineer - Olive Branch, MS

Responsibilities

• Assists in all phases of the safe daily operation of trains.
• Operates equipment according to company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Will operate track switches, couple cars and work on 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.
• Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars
• Increasing responsibilities expected and required, including the ability to handle Conductor duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be safety-minded 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.
• Must be able to give and receive instructions over radio.

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform physical strenuous work
• Requires constant standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing in a safe manner
• Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80lbs
• Able to push and pull with up to 150lbs of force
• Performs duties in primarily outside environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment. Frequent exposure to weather elements.
• Must be able to successfully pass background, drug test, and physical capacity test.

Benefits

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

Schedule

Not specified

Pay

Not specified