Train Crew Member - Woodburn, KY

R.J. Corman Careers•Woodburn, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

R.J. Corman Railroad Company is seeking a full-time Train Crew Member in Woodburn, Kentucky. The role supports safe daily train operations and freight train yard work. The company will teach new hires train operations and the rules and regulations required to perform the work safely. Crew members may take on increasing responsibilities, including locomotive engineering duties. The position involves frequent travel along the assigned short line and within the region, working primarily outdoors around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment, and complying with Federal Railroad Administration and other applicable safety requirements. Employees in this role may participate in Railroad Retirement. Pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, including a urine drug test, are conducted; employees are also subject to random alcohol and drug testing under Federal Railroad Administration guidelines.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Mechanical inclination.
Basic reading and math skills.
Ability to develop teamwork and work with personnel at all levels to achieve train-handling objectives.
Ability to travel frequently along the assigned short line and within the region.
Ability to pull, control, and maneuver onto and off equipment.
Ability to occasionally lift at least 80 pounds to perform essential job functions.
Ability to walk long distances over uneven surfaces.
Must comply with random alcohol and drug testing under Federal Railroad Administration guidelines.
Must complete pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, including a urine drug test.

Responsibilities

Assist in all phases of the safe daily operation of trains.
Operate equipment in accordance with company policies, procedures, and practices, including equipment use and maintenance, FRA and OSHA safety requirements, and DOT requirements.
Operate track switches, couple cars, and work on freight trains in yard operations.
Move and align rail equipment to create or build trains.
Safely perform multiple tasks involving pulling, controlling, and maneuvering onto and off equipment.
Develop increasing responsibilities, including the ability to perform locomotive engineering duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with immediate eligibility starting on the first day of employment.
Company-paid life insurance.
Voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Voluntary identity theft protection.
Flexible spending account benefits.
Paid maternity leave.
Eight paid holidays.
Paid time off, with accrual starting on the first day of employment.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Work boot allowance.
Employee referral program.
Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train.
Participation in Railroad Retirement for employees serving in this role.