Train Crew Member - Counce, TN

About the Role

Join our team at R. J. Corman Switching Company as a Train Crew Member in the Counce, TN area. This full-time position offers potential advancement opportunities in a booming industry and involves working outside in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate switches and brakes to ensure trains move safely between tracks.
• Build trains by attaching and detaching freight cars, inspecting trains for rules compliance and order accuracy.
• Ensure working conditions are safe, and proper PPE is being used as required before starting any work.
• Maintain high safety awareness for yourself and other employees working on or near equipment.
• Safely operate company vehicles and other equipment, following RJ Corman and customer safety practices.
• Practice good customer relations with proper radio etiquette and face-to-face communication.
• Foster a collaborative work environment with a “One team, one goal” mentality.
• Maintain facility and equipment to RJ Corman Look Good standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements

• Previous railroad or industrial switching experience preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures.
• Ability to operate a range of vehicles and machinery safely and responsibly.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform physical, strenuous work in all weather conditions.
• Requires constant standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing safely.
• Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces such as ballast.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80 lbs.
• Able to push and pull with up to 150 lbs of force to throw a switch.

Job Dimensions

Must be able to perform duties under direct supervision when given general direction, with limited discretion. This position does not require supervision of fellow employees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment).
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Voluntary identity theft protection.
• Flexible spending account benefits.
• Paid maternity leave.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401K retirement savings plan.
• Work boot allowance.
• Employee referral program.
• Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train.

Schedule

Full-time position with hours that may vary according to customer needs (operations are 24/7).