Train Crew Member- Winfield, WV

R.J. Corman Careers•Ranger, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

R. J. Corman Switching Company is seeking Train Crew Members in Winfield, West Virginia. The position involves operating switches and brakes, assembling trains by attaching and detaching freight cars, and inspecting trains for compliance with rules and order accuracy. Team members are expected to maintain safe working conditions, use required personal protective equipment, operate company vehicles and other equipment safely, and follow company and customer safety practices. The role also involves communicating professionally with customers and coworkers, maintaining facilities and equipment to R. J. Corman Look Good standards, and completing other duties as assigned by a supervisor. The work is physically strenuous and performed outdoors in all weather conditions. It requires frequent movement and handling of heavy objects, along with attention to safety around coworkers and equipment.

Requirements

Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures.
Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures.
Ability to safely and responsibly operate a range of vehicles and machinery.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to learn new skills.
Ability to perform strenuous physical work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, balance safely, and walk on uneven surfaces such as ballast.
Ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch frequently.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
Ability to push and pull with up to 150 pounds of force to throw a switch.

Nice To Haves

Previous railroad or industrial switching experience.

Responsibilities

Operate switches and brakes to move trains safely between tracks.
Build trains by attaching and detaching freight cars.
Inspect trains for compliance with rules and order accuracy.
Ensure work areas are safe and use required PPE before beginning work.
Maintain safety awareness around employees working on or near equipment.
Safely operate company vehicles and other equipment in accordance with R. J. Corman and customer safety practices.
Use proper radio etiquette and face-to-face communication to maintain customer satisfaction.
Maintain positive coworker relations and support an efficient, friendly team environment.
Maintain facilities and equipment to R. J. Corman Look Good standards.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.