Rail Operator

Quantix SCS • Morris, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Rail Yard Operators are responsible for the safe movement and placement of Rail Cars. This includes communication with Rail Techs for Blue Flag clearance into loading locations, giving track locations, and performing all interplant Rail Switching per instructions from the Rail Coordinator. In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following: Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. Support the efforts of management in meeting profit and growth objectives as established in the strategic business plan. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and the organization. Work safely, within the company guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOP), and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).

Requirements

• High School Degree / Associates Preferred
• Rail Car Mover including switchmen or Locomotive / Track Mobile Engineer preferred.
• Basic knowledge and good safety record in working in an industrial setting.
• Good understanding of Rail Track switching & Track Systems.
• Good understanding of Train air & Brake systems as well as Locomotive power systems.
• Computer Proficiency with excel spreadsheets, google docs, etc.
• Internal certifications for Safe Rail Operating procedures
• Physically strong / healthy & capable walking / climbing / bending.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• While performing the responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear.
• The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Nice To Haves

• Rail Car Mover including switchmen or Locomotive / Track Mobile Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Total Customer Satisfaction.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Complete daily inspections of equipment to be used, kept clean, and in good running order.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the Switching Locomotive and Rail Track area.
• Operate all in-plant Rail Movement adhering to Quantix Rail Operating Procedures and Safety Rules.
• Communicate about any problems or concerns with equipment or processes.
• Immediately acknowledge and/or accept responsibility for damage to product, equipment, etc.
• Take direction from Supervisor and/or Rail Coordinator.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Management.

What This Job Offers

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