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Delray Connecting Railway – Train Service
Since the late 1800’s, the Transtar companies, consisting of a group of rail carriers, have been an important component in this country’s industrial development: moving billions of tons of raw materials to manufacturing sites; transporting finished products to market; storing and handling bulk commodities; providing rail transport services to hundreds of satisfied customers throughout the nation’s industrial heartland.
The Train Service position is a transportation position of the Delray Connecting Railroad Company of Transtar LLC that is responsible for the operation of locomotives moving raw materials, finished products, and empty railcars. The Train Service Employee works outdoors in industrial settings, in all weather conditions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Communicate via radio transmitter with crew members and workers in the Yard Office regarding rail transportation work to be performed.
- Observe hand and radio signals in the yard in accordance with railroad rules and regulations.
- Operate track switches as needed.
- Perform procedures required to couple/uncouple rail cars.
- Push/pull drawhead into place to align for railcar coupling.
- Apply hand brakes on rail cars not in active use.
- Maintain cleanliness of locomotive cab.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
- Valid driver's license is required.
- Ability to walk extended distances over uneven terrain is required.
- FLEXIBILITY to work an INTERMITTENT (as needed) schedule, which includes working any shift, “on call” 24 hours a day, 7 days a week is required.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required.
- A minimum of one year outdoor and/or industrial work experience is required.
Transtar LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.