Railserve-posted 8 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Freeport, TX
Support Activities for Transportation

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.

  • 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.
  • Releases hand brakes to secure or move equipment.
  • Handles air hoses, wheel chocks, coupling and uncoupling of rail cars.
  • Must wear required personal protective equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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