Management Trainee - West Region

THIS IS AN OPEN MANAGEMENT TRAINEE POSITION AND WILL BE FILLED AS NEEDED.

CANDIDATES WILL NEED BE OPEN TO EXTENSIVE TRAVEL AND RELOCATION AND FINAL PLACEMENT AT ANY OF PATRIOT RAIL PROPERTIES OPERATED OR MANAGED BY PATRIOT RAIL. THIS COULD INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES ACQUIRED OR OPERATED IN THE FUTURE BY PATRIOT RAIL.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management trainees engage in a broad range of duties during cross-functional assignments.  Responsibilities will vary depending upon assignment.  Management trainees learn Patriot’s business by completing hands-on assignments at multiple properties.  Travel is frequent and may up to 80 – 90% of the time.

Understanding the Patriot Way – our company’s visions and values

Becoming a leader in demonstrating Patriot’s Commitment to Safety

Learning the business of railroading

Understanding safe railroad operating practices, including completing and passing train conductor certification

Developing leadership skills

Qualification on certain types of rail equipment

Qualification on a multitude of rail-specific software applications

EDUCATIONAL AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Current Conductor Certification required

Good educational record

Bachelors Degree Preferred

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Must be able to travel for extended periods of time and work all shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays)

Valid driver’s license with a 3-year history acceptable to our insurance carrier

The candidate selected for this position must successfully complete a background screening and a drug test. Passing results must be received prior to start date in new position. This position is subject to the provisions of the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach with hands and arms, write, talk, type and hear. Associate is occasionally required to sit, stoop, bend and/or kneel and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 80 pounds. Must be able to walk long distances over uneven terrain.  Must be able to work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places.  Must be able to ride on the outside of rail equipment for long periods of time.  Must be able to wear all required protective equipment and pass all required physical assessments, including auditory and visual assessments.

Associate’s work environment will vary based upon assignment.  Assignments may be in an office environment, a warehouse, or outdoor environment.  Associate may be required to work in all weather conditions.

SAFETY:

Safety is the cornerstone value in our Company. Our employees are expected to live our values on the job in how we work, how we act, and how we create value. Safety is a personal responsibility.  We are professionals and our activities must reflect that professionalism. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day – regardless of their role in the Company.  Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.

Patriot Rail is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.