What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locomotive Operator position at Savage?
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Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.
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These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:
Additional Information
Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.
To Apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button above and complete the application.
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:
- A culture that appreciates our Team Members
- Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
- Paid holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
- A culture of safety
- A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible
- Locomotive Operator is responsible for the daily railcar movement and unloading of material within the facility safely and timely
- Communicate with other train crew members, the railroad employees by radio, signals or by other means to give and receive train operations information and aid in the movement and operation of trains
- Prepare necessary paperwork associated with the movement of the railcars
- Understand and adhere to rail rules and regulations as prescribed by Savage, our customer, and the Railroad
- A willingness to complete any assigned task(s) as long as they have been properly trained
- Will have daily contact with fellow team members and their immediate supervisor and/or manager
- Will have daily contact with customers, Class 1 railroad personnel, and members of the regional and/or executive management team
- Committed to show up on time on every scheduled work day
- Understands the importance of good communication with the customer and other Savage employees
- Experienced locomotive engineer---have been previously FRA certified and GCOR rules certified
- Understands the importance of customer service and able to professionally deliver service to the customer
- Strong communication and listening skills including the ability to read, write and understand
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 1 year or more of engineer experience, preferably “Road Power”, knowledge of distributed power and Multiple Units operations as well as “slow speed”.
- Must be able to work 7 days on 7 days off
- Night shift position available
- Willing to receive switchmen, Locomotive and Distributive power training & general safety training
- Willing to work with dry bulk materials
- Must be able to climb on and off railcars and locomotives
- Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts
- Must be able to pass the plant's site requirement test
Additional Information
- A complete job description is available upon request
- Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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- You may view available jobs at www.savageco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.
- Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits are subject to change. For more information visit https://savageco.com/careers/benefits-information/