Rail Operator

Quantix SCS LLC•Morris, IL

5d•$25 - $28•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, providing track locations, and performing all interplant Rail Switching as instructed by the Rail Coordinator. Employees are expected to perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision, interact professionally with others, and contribute effectively as a team member. They should support management's efforts in achieving business objectives and work independently while understanding the importance of communication and coordination. Safety is paramount, and employees must work in accordance with company guidelines, SOPs, and JSAs.

Requirements

Must be knowledgeable on how to use all equipment necessary to complete any task given daily.
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 spread sheets, 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

Associates Degree
Rail Car Mover including switchmen or Locomotive / Track Mobile Engineer

Responsibilities

Safe movement and placement of Rail Cars.
Communication with Rail Techs for Blue Flag clearance into loading locations.
Giving track locations.
Performing all interplant Rail Switching per instructions from Rail Coordinator.
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.
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and the organizations.
Work safely, within the company guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
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 you may have with equipment or processes.
Immediately acknowledge and/or accept responsibility for damage to product, equipment, etc.
Responsible for taking direction from Supervisor and or Rail Coordinator.
Responsible for any other duties as assigned by Management.