Operator -Rail Support

Vulcan Materials Company•Hondo, TX

14h

About The Position

The Operator - Rail Support operates and maintains rail equipment and supports rail operations, including switching, loading and unloading, inspections, minor repairs, and train movements. The role also performs scale and clerical tasks, such as weighing trucks, entering transaction information into a computer, collecting payments, and generating bills of sale, dray tickets, and bills of lading. The employee communicates with train crews, company personnel, outside haulers, and supervisors to support safe and efficient operations. The position involves operating locomotives, railcars, switches, remote-control devices, and rail load-out equipment; inspecting rail equipment and cars before movement; and making minor repairs. It includes following safety rules and operating procedures, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and traveling with the train on its assigned route to protect its movement. Work may take place outdoors in varying or extreme weather and in high, precarious, cramped, or awkward spaces. The role requires physical activity, including standing, walking, sitting, gripping, climbing, reaching, shoveling, squatting, crawling, pulling, pushing, bending, and lifting up to 45 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
Proficiency in operating and maintaining locomotives, railcars, and other specialized rail equipment.
Strong mechanical and electrical skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to perform switching, loading and unloading, and breaking or making up trains.
Ability to operate hand-controlled rail switches, pneumatic air valves, manual hand-wheel brakes on railcars, high-pressure water hoses, a pry bar, and a shovel.
Ability to safely and efficiently operate rail load-out equipment, including conveyor belts, crushers, motors, gear boxes, and screens.
Ability to read and understand technical manuals and schematics.
Ability to work outdoors in varying or extreme weather conditions, including heat, wet conditions, and cold.
Ability to work in high or precarious places and cramped spaces requiring awkward positions.
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, pull, push, and bend; and lift up to 45 pounds.
Ability to speak and read English and have a working knowledge of English if required for the position.
Ability to work required overtime, weekends, and a flexible schedule as needed.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Office and clerical experience, including word processing and calculator operations.
Knowledge of rail weight regulations, capacities, and limitations.

Responsibilities

Weigh trucks on a scale and enter transaction data, including price, product, weight, and customer name, into a computer.
Collect cash or checks and interact with company personnel and outside haulers.
Generate bills of sale, dray tickets, and bills of lading.
Inspect equipment on railcars before movement and communicate with the locomotive operator by radio during coupling and uncoupling.
Operate switches, uncoupling levers, remote-control devices, and hand brakes; perform switching and train movements.
Make minor railcar repairs, including replacing broken knuckles and air brake hoses.
Operate and maintain locomotives, railcars, and other specialized rail equipment.
Conduct regular rail equipment inspections for safety and regulatory compliance.
Perform minor repairs and maintenance on rail equipment and report signs of equipment malfunction to the maintenance team.
Receive and review directions from the supervisor, lead man, and clerk, and discuss work with the locomotive engineer and other crew members.
Perform start-up and shut-down procedures and monitor and adjust material flow and load-out settings to support production and product quality.
Operate machines and load finished product into railcars.
Follow safety rules, regulations, operating procedures, and signals.
Travel with the train on its assigned route to protect the movement of the train.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Work required overtime, weekends, and a flexible schedule as needed.