Train Crew Member Lexington, KY

Our Train Crew Members play an important part in keeping our locomotives moving. We will teach you the workings of our trains as well as the rules and regulations that must be followed to complete the job safely!

Accountability:Performs engine operation on-ground duties equipment and track maintenance and other assigned duties to assist in an efficient railroad operation. Expected to progress in skill and responsibilities of train operations over time with the eventual goal of becoming the Train Crew Member responsible for locomotive engineering duties.

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 (FRA and OSHA) and DOT requirements.
• Will operate track switches couple cars and work on freight trains in yard operations.
• Will move and align various parts of rail equipment to create or build trains.
• Multi-tasking must be able to perform several tasks safely that will require pulling controlling and maneuvering onto and off of equipment.
• Required to work on-call basis and expected to be available to work 24 hours a day seven days a week in all weather conditions.
• Irregular work schedules determined by rotation.
• Home daily position.
• Telephone required in order to be contacted.
• Increasing responsibilities expected and required including the ability to handle locomotive engineering duties.
• Train Crew Members are subject to random alcohol and drug testing as per the Federal Railroad Administration Guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:Must be mechanically inclined and have basic reading and math have the ability to develop teamwork and work with all levels of personnel in achieving train-handling objectives.

Physical Requirements:Mobility to participate in frequent travel along the assigned short line and within the region encompassing the operations. Requires pulling controlling and maneuvering onto and off of equipment. Occasional lifting of at least 80lbsto perform essential job be able to walk long distances over uneven 24/7 on-call duty.

Environmental Conditions:Performs duties in primarily outside environments in and around moving locomotives railcars vehicles and exposure to weather elements:appropriate PPE required.

Benefits:R.J. Corman Railroad Group LLC is committed to providing its employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following benefits:

Full-Time Team Members:

• Railroad Retirement benefits
• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
• Medical Dental Vision Insurance
• PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
• 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Veterans Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• FSA and HSA Options
• 401K Employer Match
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Group Life Insurance

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

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. R. J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug-free company.