Locomotive Operator

Koppers • Somerville, TX

4d

About The Position

The Locomotive Operator operates the locomotive and moves empty and loaded railcars to different parts of the plant as needed. The role involves changing treating cylinders, understanding switching within the plant yard and BNSF main yard tracks, pulling chains from treated material, handling treated wood, and pressure-washing the drip pad when needed. The operator also performs other work assigned by Management.

The position requires compliance with plant safety rules and operating procedures, promoting safety, and carrying out assigned Safety, Health, and Environmental responsibilities. The operator must maintain a clean work area, use required personal protective equipment, handle hazardous materials and waste in accordance with applicable rules, respond to spills or releases, and promptly report incidents, injuries, damage, spills, releases, and unsafe conditions.

Requirements

• Pass pre-employment medical screening.
• Be qualified for the position through prior experience in the job or, if awarded by seniority, have the ability to become qualified.
• Be clean-shaven in the respiratory face-piece sealing area.
• Demonstrate acceptable retention of the required training elements.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow plant safety rules and comply with plant administrative and operating procedures.
• Promote safety to other employees and perform required Safety, Health, and Environmental responsibilities.
• Operate the locomotive and change treating cylinders safely and efficiently.
• Move empty and loaded railcars to different parts of the plant as needed.
• Understand switching within the plant yard and on BNSF main yard tracks.
• Pull chains from treated material when needed and handle treated wood.
• Pressure-wash the drip pad when needed.
• Perform other work assigned by Management.
• Promptly and properly report incidents, injuries, damage, spills, and releases.
• Promptly report unsafe acts or conditions and correct them when possible.
• Wear personal protective equipment required by applicable hazard assessments.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform required housekeeping.
• Work safely with and around hazardous materials and hazardous waste, complying with applicable rules and regulations.
• Respond to spills or releases.
• Report and take appropriate action when treated material is dripping.
• Remain aware of the location of equipment and personnel during switching.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays
• 1 paid personal day
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contributions matching 100% of the first 1% and 50% of the next 2% of employee compensation contributed
• Life insurance
• Sickness and Accident plan
• Voluntary Cross Training Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed