What are the responsibilities and job description for the Train Crew Member - Jesup, GA position at R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC?
Looking for a full-time position with potential advancement opportunities in a booming industry? If you enjoy working outside, this is the career for you! Consider joining our team at R. J. Corman Switching Company! We are seeking a dynamic Train Crew Member in Jesup, GA. If you are ambitious, physically capable, and dependable, apply now!
Accountability:â¯Performs engine operation, on-ground duties, equipment maintenance, and other assigned duties to assist in an efficient switching operation. Expected to progress in skill and responsibilities of train operations over time.
Responsibilities
Benefits: R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits.
Full-Time Team Members
R. J. Corman offers the following:
All Team Members
Accountability:â¯Performs engine operation, on-ground duties, equipment maintenance, and other assigned duties to assist in an efficient switching operation. Expected to progress in skill and responsibilities of train operations over time.
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 (OSHA), and DOT requirements.
- Operates track switches, couples cars, and works on freight trains, in yard operations and on the road.
- Moves and aligns various parts of rail equipment to create or build trains.
- Reviews instructions from Operations Manager, dispatchers, and yardmasters, and discusses with train crew
- Multi-tasking – must be able to perform several tasks safely that will require pulling, controlling, and maneuvering onto and off of equipment.
- Works with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars
- Increasing responsibilities expected and required, including the ability to handle locomotive engineering duties upon training eligibility.â¯
- Train Crew Members are subject to random alcohol and drug testing as per DOT requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.â¯
- 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.
- 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.
- Requires 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
Benefits: R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits.
Full-Time Team Members
R. J. Corman offers the following:
- Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
- 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
- Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
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