Locomotive Operator

Savage•Owensville, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Savage is hiring a Locomotive Operator/Carman for its Owensville, Indiana operation. The role conducts railcar movements and unloads material within a customer facility safely and on time. It also includes in-service railcar repair and maintenance, communicating train-operation information with crew members and railroad employees, preparing paperwork for railcar movements, and following rail rules and regulations established by Savage, the customer, and the railroad. The operator may be assigned other tasks after receiving proper training and has regular contact with team members, supervisors or managers, customers, Class 1 railroad personnel, and regional or executive management. This is a night-shift position on a 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule, working 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Compensation starts at $30. The role involves working with dry bulk materials and requires climbing on and off railcars and locomotives. Training is provided in switchman, locomotive and distributive power, and general safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 1 year of engineer experience.
Must be able to work a 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule and 12-hour shifts.
Must be able to climb on and off railcars and locomotives.
Must be willing to work with dry bulk materials.
Must be willing to receive switchman, locomotive and distributive power, and general safety training.
Must be able to pass the plant's site requirement test.
Strong communication and listening skills, including the ability to read, write, and understand.
Must show up on time for every scheduled workday.
Must be able to communicate professionally with customers and Savage employees.

Nice To Haves

Previous FRA certification and GCOR rules certification as a locomotive engineer.
Road Power experience.
Knowledge of distributed power, Multiple Units operations, and slow-speed operations.
Military experience may substitute for some requirements.

Responsibilities

Move railcars and unload material within the facility safely and on time.
Perform in-service railcar repair and maintenance.
Communicate train-operation information with other train crew members and railroad employees using radio, signals, or other means to aid train movement and operation.
Prepare paperwork associated with railcar movements.
Understand and follow rail rules and regulations prescribed by Savage, the customer, and the railroad.
Complete assigned tasks after receiving proper training.
Communicate with team members, supervisors or managers, customers, Class 1 railroad personnel, and regional or executive management.