Train Crew Member - San Antonio, TX

Looking for a full-time position with potential advancement opportunities in a booming industry? If you enjoy working outside, this is the career for you! Consider joining our team at Corman Switching Company! We are seeking dynamic Train Crew Members in San Antonio, TX .

Our Train Crew Members play an important part in keeping our locomotives moving. We will teach you the workings of our trains, as well as the rules and regulations that must be followed to complete the job safely!

Candidate will perform switching, equipment maintenance, and other duties associated with maintaining an efficient switching operation.

Work schedule is full time and hours may vary according to customer needs (operations are 24 / 7).

Accountability : Performs engine operation, on-ground duties, equipment and track maintenance and other assigned duties to assist in an efficient railroad operation.

Expected to progress in skill and responsibilities of train operations over time with the eventual goal of becoming the Train Crew Member responsible for locomotive engineering duties.

Responsibilities :

Assists in all phases of the safe daily operation of trains.

Operates equipment according to company policies, procedures and practices in all areas, including equipment usage and maintenance, safety (FRA and OSHA), and DOT requirements.

Will operate track switches, couple cars and work on freight trains in yard operations.

Will move and align various parts of rail equipment to create or build trains.

Multi-tasking must be able to perform several tasks safely that will require pulling, controlling and maneuvering onto and off of equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements :

• Willing to work in all weather conditions
• Equipment maintenance as needed
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Ability to communicate well with customers, co-workers, and supervisors
• Other job duties as assigned

Physical Requirements :

Requires constant standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing in a safe manner

Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching

Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80lbs

Able to push and pull with up to 150lbs of force

Applicant must be able to lift, carry, stand, walk on uneven surfaces, manually manipulate, grasp, reach out, climb, kneel, bend, twist, and push / pull with confined spaces

Why work for Corman?

• Safety is our #1 priority
• Competitive wages
• Benefits start day one health, dental, vision
• Paid time off - accrual starts day one
• 401k with generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• 8 company paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
30+ days ago