Train Crew Member - Oak Hill, WV

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!

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.

Increasing responsibilities expected and required, including the ability to handle locomotive engineering duties.

Train Crew Members are subject to random alcohol and drug testing as per the Federal Railroad Administration Guidelines.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements :

Education and Experience : Must be mechanically inclined, and have basic reading and math skills. Must have the ability to develop teamwork and work with all levels of personnel in achieving train-handling objectives.

Physical Requirements : Mobility to participate in frequent travel along the assigned short line and within the region encompassing the operations.

Requires pulling, controlling, and maneuvering onto and off of equipment. Occasional lifting of at least 80lbs to perform essential job functions.

Must be able to walk long distances over uneven surfaces.

Environmental Conditions : Performs duties in primarily outside environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment.

Frequent exposure to weather elements : appropriate PPE required.

Benefits : Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits.

Corman offers the following :

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)

Company paid life insurance

Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance

Voluntary identity theft protection

Flexible spending account benefits

Paid maternity leave

8 paid holidays

Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)

Employee Assistance Program

401K retirement savings plan

Work boot allowance

Employee referral program

Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train