Locomotive Operator

Savage•Owensville, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements. Savage is looking for a Locomotive Operator for our Owensville, IN operation. Savage is an innovative supply-chain solutions company. We are the leading provider of fully integrated systems, designed and operated to solve unique logistics and materials management challenges for industrial companies throughout North America. Each of us at Savage is committed to integrity and delivering reliable, sustainable services in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

Requirements

Committed to show up on time on every scheduled work day
Understands the importance of good communication with the customer and other Savage employees
Experienced locomotive engineer---have been previously FRA certified and GCOR rules certified
Understands the importance of customer service and able to professionally deliver service to the customer
Strong communication and listening skills including the ability to read, write and understand
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
1 year or more of engineer experience, preferably “Road Power”, knowledge of distributed power and Multiple Units operations as well as “slow speed”.

Nice To Haves

Willing to receive switchmen, Locomotive and Distributive power training & general safety training

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily railcar movement and unloading of material within the facility safely and timely
Communicate with other train crew members, the railroad employees by radio, signals or by other means to give and receive train operations information and aid in the movement and operation of trains
Prepare necessary paperwork associated with the movement of the railcars
Understand and adhere to rail rules and regulations as prescribed by Savage, our customer, and the Railroad
A willingness to complete any assigned task(s) as long as they have been properly trained
Will have daily contact with fellow team members and their immediate supervisor and/or manager
Will have daily contact with customers, Class 1 railroad personnel, and members of the regional and/or executive management team

Benefits

A culture that appreciates our Team Members
Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
Paid holidays
Profit Sharing
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
A culture of safety
A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible
medical, dental, and vision coverage
life, AD&D, and disability insurance
supplemental coverage options
health savings and flexible spending accounts
profit sharing
a 401(k) plan with company match