Train Crew Member - Osceola, AR

Responsibilities

• Operate switches and brakes to ensure trains move safely between tracks.
• Build trains by attaching and detaching freight cars, inspect trains for rules compliance and order accuracy.
• Ensure working conditions are safe, and proper PPE is being used as required before starting any work.
• Practice good customer relations with proper radio etiquette and face to face communication to preserve customer satisfaction.
• Practice good co-worker relations to ensure a friendly, efficient work environment and foster “One team, one goal” mentality.
• Maintain facility and equipment to RJ Corman Look Good standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by 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 in a safe and responsible manner.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Overall 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 in a safe manner, and walking on uneven surfaces such as ballast.
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• 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.

Specialized Knowledge, Education, Experience

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 in a safe and responsible manner.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Overall willingness to learn new skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment).
• Company paid life insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance.
• Voluntary 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.

Job Dimensions

This position does not require supervision of fellow employees.

Special Notes

R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits.

R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs.