Locomotive Operator

Savage • Beaumont, TX

1d • 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.
What you will be doing:
Safely operate locomotives and trains inside a customer facility.
Make-up and break-up of unit trains.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Paperwork preparation associated with the movement of railcars.
Actively participate in safety programs, including involvement in routine safety meetings.
Understand and adhere to rail rules as prescribed by Savage, our customer, and the railroad.
A desire to learn the skills necessary to do the job safely.
Will have daily contact with fellow team members and Savage leadership.
Will have frequent contact with customers, railroad personnel, and members of the regional and unit leadership team.
Assisting with minor facility maintenance as necessary.

Requirements

• Prefer 1 or more years of locomotive operating experience
• A high school diploma, or equivalent
• Ability to perform basic maintenance
• Active Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC card) or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to attend and pass all training associated with job related coursework. This includes but is not limited to: OSHA, HazMat and FRA related courses.
• Willingness to wear required PPE
• Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends
• Work experience in an industrial environment
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Clear drug / alcohol test / criminal background check
• Able to complete the physical aspects of the job including opening and closing rail cars dome lids, climb mobile access racks (heights), crawl under rail cars, walk long distances on uneven terrain, etc.
• Physically able to climb up and down railcars, ladders, and stairs safely; comfortable working at heights.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Willing to work with liquid hazardous bulk materials
• Can carry at least fifty (50) pounds and have ability to walk 1-2 miles on average each shift

Responsibilities

• Safely operate locomotives and trains inside a customer facility.
• Make-up and break-up of unit trains.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Paperwork preparation associated with the movement of railcars.
• Actively participate in safety programs, including involvement in routine safety meetings.
• Understand and adhere to rail rules as prescribed by Savage, our customer, and the railroad.
• A desire to learn the skills necessary to do the job safely.
• Will have daily contact with fellow team members and Savage leadership.
• Will have frequent contact with customers, railroad personnel, and members of the regional and unit leadership team.
• Assisting with minor facility maintenance as necessary.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Growth
• Annual Bonus
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with match.
• Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED