Eddyville- Operator Helper (Rail)

Marmon Holdings • Eddyville, IA

80d • $22 - $28

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. This position is responsible for operating electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives; interpreting train orders, signals, and rules and regulations; transporting freight; timely and correct switching and placement of rail cars.

Requirements

• High School diploma (or equivalent).
• Military experience helpful.
• Must be extremely dependable and punctual in attendance; must have reliable transportation to work every day.
• Good communication skills; must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.
• Ability to assess multiple tasks and develop a plan to complete them in a timely manner.
• Must have the ability to work well with others as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspects locomotive before operating to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and other supplies.
• Receives starting signal from foreman or helper and moves controls, such as throttle and airbrakes, to move locomotive.
• Interprets train orders, train signals, and rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety regulations, operating procedures, and switching schedule.
• Assists crew leader in training new employees.
• Observes track to detect obstructions.
• Prepares reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays.
• Lubricates moving parts of locomotive.
• Handles train equipment in a safe manner using independent or automatic brakes.
• Operates hand or ground throw switches, derails, gates, etc.
• Controls movement of equipment by radio, hands, and lantern.
• Applies and releases hand brakes to secure or move equipment.
• Handles air hoses, wheel chocks, coupling and uncoupling of rail cars.
• Wears required personal protective equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees