Operator -Rail Support

Job Summary

Operates and maintains equipment to support rail operations, including track maintenance, signaling systems, and train dispatching. Monitors and controls train movements, communicates with train crews and maintenance personnel, and ensures compliance with safety regulations and operating procedures. Performs routine inspections, repairs, and maintenance tasks on rail equipment and infrastructure.

Essential Functions

• Collects cash/checks; interfaces with company personnel and with outside haulers; generates bill of sale, dray tickets, and bills of lading
• Inspects all equipment on cars prior to movement
• Instructs locomotive operator through radio communication in coupling and uncoupling cars, operates switches, and makes minor repairs to railcars, including replacing broken knuckles or air brake hoses
• Operates and maintains rail equipment, including locomotives, railcars, and other specialized equipment
• Conducts regular inspections of rail equipment to ensure safety and compliance with regulations
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance on rail equipment
• Receives and reviews directions from supervisor, lead man, and clerk and discusses with locomotive engineer and other crew members
• Operates and maintains rail equipment, including locomotives, railcars, and other specialized equipment
• Complies with all safety rules and regulations

Technical Expertise

• Solid mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, including basic maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues
• Ability to identify signs of equipment malfunction and report them to the maintenance team

Problem Solving

• Identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills

Safety Awareness

• Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments

Critical Competencies

• Collaboration- Ability to work effectively with others to achieve common goals by fostering teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect. It involves actively listening, sharing ideas, problem-solving collectively, and leveraging diverse skills and perspectives. Strong collaboration requires adaptability, conflict resolution, and a willingness to support team members, ensuring productivity and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Education: High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience
• Experience: Office and clerical experience, word processing, and calculator operations are preferred
• Knowledge: Solid mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, including basic maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues. Ability to identify signs of equipment malfunction and report them to the maintenance team.
• Skills: Proficient in operating and maintaining rail equipment, including locomotives, railcars, and other specialized equipment. Strong mechanical and electrical skills. Excellent communication skills. Able to perform switching, loading/unloading, breaking or making up of trains. Must be able to operate hand controlled rail switches, pneumatic air valves, manual hand-wheel brakes on railcars, high pressure water hoses, pry bar and shovel. Able to safely and efficiently operate rail load out through the use of conveyor belts, crushers, motor, gear boxes, screens, etc.
• Other Requirements: Must be able to work required overtime, weekends and flexible work schedule as needed. Travel with the train on its assigned route to protect the movement of train. Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Strong mechanical and electrical skills. Valid driver's license.