R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC · 4 months ago
Locomotive Engineer - Olive Branch, MS
Olive Branch, Mississippi, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelR. J. Corman Railroad Company is seeking safety minded Locomotive Engineers to join our team in Olive Branch, MS. The role involves assisting in the safe daily operation of trains and performing various tasks related to train handling and equipment operation.
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Responsibilities
Assists in all phases of the safe daily operation of trains
Operates equipment according to company policies, procedures, and practices
Will operate track switches, couple cars and work on 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
Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars
Increasing responsibilities expected and required, including the ability to handle Conductor duties
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be safety-minded 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
Must be able to give and receive instructions over radio
Able to perform physical strenuous work
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
Performs duties in primarily outside environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment
Frequent exposure to weather elements
Must be able to successfully pass background, drug test, and physical capacity test
Benefits
Railroad Retirement benefits
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
Company
R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC
In 1973, Richard J. “Rick” Corman began his career in railroad construction with a backhoe, a dump truck, and a tenacious spirit.
Founded in 1973
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Justin Broyles
President & CEO
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