Train Crew Member - Olive Branch, MS

About the role

We are seeking dynamic Train Crew Members in Olive Branch, MS. If you are ambitious, physically capable, and dependable apply now!

Responsibilities

• Assists in all phases of the safe daily operation of trains.
• Operates equipment according to company policies, procedures and practices in all areas, including equipment usage and maintenance, safety (FRA and OSHA), and DOT requirements.
• Will operate track switches, couple cars and work on freight 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.
• Increasing responsibilities expected and required, including the ability to handle locomotive engineering duties.
• Train Crew Members are subject to random alcohol and drug testing as per the Federal Railroad Administration Guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education and Experience: Must be mechanically inclined, 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.
• Physical Requirements: Mobility to participate in frequent travel along the assigned short line and within the region encompassing the operations. Requires pulling, controlling, and maneuvering onto and off of equipment. Occasional lifting of at least 80lbs to perform essential job functions. Must be able to walk long distances over uneven surfaces.
• Environmental Conditions: Performs duties in primarily outside environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment. Frequent exposure to weather elements: appropriate PPE required.

Benefits

• Full-Time Team Members: Railroad Retirement benefits, immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO accrual, 8 paid holidays per year, Veteran’s Day as 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.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.