Operator/Helper

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Pasadena, TX

4d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Railserve, as part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings backed by Berkshire Hathaway, is committed to making a positive impact, providing diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering an empowering culture. All skill levels are encouraged to apply, as training will be provided. This is an FRA regulated role requiring a valid driver's license. The pay rate is $18.00-$23.40 for a schedule of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (M-F), with the possibility of overtime and weekend work. Railserve is a leading provider of in-plant rail switching, transloading, and material handling services across North America, utilizing its own locomotives and employees to safely move railcars within industrial, manufacturing, and production plants. They also offer services such as rail car loading/unloading, track maintenance, inspection, and repair. Railserve is a member company of The Marmon Group, which is part of Berkshire Hathaway.

Requirements

High School diploma (or equivalent)
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.
A valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

Military experience helpful

Responsibilities

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.
Inspecting locomotive before operating to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and other supplies.
Receiving starting signal from foreman or helper and moving controls, such as throttle and airbrakes, to move locomotive.
Interpreting train orders, train signals, and rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety regulations, operating procedures, and switching schedule.
Assisting crew leader in training new employees.
Observing track to detect obstructions.
Preparing reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays.
Lubricating moving parts of locomotive.
Handling train equipment in a safe manner using independent or automatic brakes.
Operation of hand or ground throw switches, derails, gates, etc.
Controlling movement of equipment by radio, hands, and lantern.
Applying and releasing hand brakes to secure or move equipment.
Handling air hoses, wheel chocks, coupling and uncoupling of rail cars.
Wearing required personal protective equipment.
Performing other duties as assigned.