Rail Crew
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Job Description
Are you looking to join a company that prioritizes a teamoriented safe environment while providing competitive wages and benefits including companypaid disability and a 401(k) match Look no further than Twin Eagle Terminals and Logistics. These aspects reflect our Core Values of Safety Performance Learning Integrity and Teamwork. Apply today and experience the difference in your career.
The rail crew is in charge of overseeing all functions of the rail operations. They are responsible for all administrative and general labor associated with the rail operation. This position is responsible for safely switching railcars in the yard and safe train movement.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Obtain and receive information and act on oral or written instructions by various communication devices
- Climb on/off equipment set/release hand brakes couple/uncouple air hoses operate knuckle to couple/uncouple rail cars
- Hold meetings with crew to communicate and delegate action plan for the day
- Judge and control speed as well as clearance distance of cars
- Operate track switches and other equipment to change train routing within yards or on road
- Check switch points for proper alignment
- Switch spot cars and determine train makeup
- Walk and perform work on uneven surfaces.
- Observe and monitor track conditions (e.g. broken rails defective switches weatherrelated problems)
- Inspect cars for visual defects and safety concerns
- Walk tracks to perform inspections and track checks.
- Report any damages or maintenance issues with the rail equipment.
- Follow and enforce Personal Property Equipment (PPE) policy
- Assist other areas of the transload terminal as needed.
- Any other duties as assigned by the terminal manager.
Key Requirements
- Ability to work at various heights above the ground including on locomotives railcars and other equipment.
- Physical capabilities (crouching bending climbing walking etc.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs and team lift 80lbs.
- Ability to work in extreme weather such as rain snow wind and extreme cold/hot temperatures.
- Basic math (adding subtracting multiplying dividing)
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Experience in basic administration functions
- Experience in Microsoft office (Word Excel Outlook etc.
Twin Eagle is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry citizenship disability or veteran status. For more information please click here and here.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
