West Point VPC Team - Locomotive Operator

About the role

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate locomotive including (a) proper performance of beginning and ending shift duties with respect to locomotive maintenance; (b) switching and spotting railcars including ensuring proper length and distance of railcars to be loaded; (c) pulling in/setting off railcars for loading and pickup; and (d) ensuring both person and team adherence to American Association of Railroads safety policies and procedures.
• Inspect locomotives to ensure adequate fuel, sand, water, and other required supplies are properly stocked and ready for use and provide report of fuel levels for locomotives to management.
• Confirm all procedure manuals, logbooks, and other necessary documents are in the operator's cab and available for use.
• Confirm all safety equipment required by the American Association of Railroads is in place and ready for use.
• Test locomotives including brakes (certified A1 brake test), horns, etc. to ensure locomotive is mechanically sound and in good working order.
• Visually inspect locomotive for damage or defects. Power down locomotives.
• Tie down locomotives securely using handbrakes and chocks.
• Ensure gate to yard/campus is closed and locked.
• Maintain cleanliness of locomotives including removing all trash.

Secondary

• Properly spot loading pads to allow efficient loading of inventory.
• Build train, including assembling sections of railcars and by coupling and de-coupling individual railcars according to schedule and placing on designated outbound track for CSX pickup.
• Avoidance of A1 certified brake test on outbound.
• Switch cars between maintenance tracks and loading pads as necessary.
• Alert management to defective railcars and coordinate with Titan for such defective railcars to be removed for repair.
• Coordinate with Titan when cars are moved onto or off of Titan controlled tracks.
• Work in other Departments upon manager request.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Rail Supervisor and Managers from other departments.

Tertiary

• Perform in leadership role while operating locomotive including ensuring all American Association of Railroads safety policies and procedures are followed regarding operation of the locomotive and all aspects of railcar movement.
• Verbally correct policy violations and/or poor performance of team members immediately.
• Report all incidents of verbal correction, policy violations, and poor performance to management promptly on day of incident.
• Immediately alert management to any mechanical, operational, or safety issues.

Skills

• Ability to speak, read, write, and otherwise effectively communicate in English.
• Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions in an efficient manner.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform basic locomotive maintenance.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. Required.
• 2-5 years of direct experience in Rail Operations.

Physical Requirements

• Stand/Walk.
• Drive.
• Lift/Carry up to 25 lbs.
• Push/Pull.

Working and Environmental Conditions

• Works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting at West Point, GA.
• Exposure to loud noises from vehicles and heavy machinery.
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
• Exposure to chemicals/fumes.