Crew Leader - Illinois/Remote

Marmon Holdings, Inc.

1d•$25•Remote

About The Position

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Crew Leader - Illinois - Remote ENTRY LEVEL Must be able to successfully complete a drug screen and background check Why Join Our Team? We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer... Medical, dental, vision Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance Company-paid sickness and accident income 401k matching Annual safety shoe reimbursement Prescription safety wear Holiday pay Vacation Marmon employee discount program Starting at $25/hr. based on experience Crew Leader - Illinois/Remote Pay Rate: $25/hr. based on experience Reports to: Eric Parnitzke, Regional Manager of Operations, Illinois Job Description: Responsible for managing construction projects and crew members on customer sites.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
5-7 years of experience in railroad track construction
Comprehensive knowledge of track structure, construction and maintenance, and identifying track defects
Must be able to operate, and train others how to operate a backhoe and front-end loader
Detail oriented
Superior communication skills. Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communication mediums (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.
Must have the ability to work well with others as part of a team.
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under minimal supervision.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with the typical problems that occur in rail car switching.
Certification required if operating on track controlled by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, see, talk and hear.
The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate control levers and reach with hands and arms.
The employee frequently is required to ambulate uneven surfaces, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee may be required to sit for to sit for extended periods.
The employee must occasionally lift up to 75lbs and/or move heavy weights.

Nice To Haves

2+ years in a supervisory/management role highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Hands-on direction and implementation of track, rail yard work, and other projects as assigned
Determine materials needed and staff requirements for projects
Will utilize company operating procedures and FRA rules, standards, and instructions to complete project work and to maximize asset utilization and control costs
Oversee the work assigned to the crew, ensuring that it is completed in a safe and efficient manner
Lead the on-boarding and training activities on new employees
Other duties as assigned.