About this role
R.J. Corman Railroad Switching is currently seeking safety minded Locomotive Engineers to join our team in Sasol, LA.
Responsibilities:
• Assists in all phases of the safe daily operation of trains.
• Operates equipment according to company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Operates track switches, couples cars, and works on trains in yard operations.
• Moves and aligns various parts of rail equipment to create or build trains.
• Performs multiple tasks safely, requiring pulling, controlling, and maneuvering onto and off of equipment.
• Works with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars.
• Assumes increasing responsibilities, including the ability to handle Conductor duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, Education and Experience:
• 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.
• Must have previous Conductor or Engineer experience.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check, drug test, and physical capacity test.
Physical Requirements:
• Able to perform physically 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 80 lbs.
• Able to push and pull with up to 150 lbs. of force.
Environmental Conditions:
• Performs duties primarily in outdoor environments.
• Works in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment.
• Frequent exposure to weather elements.
Benefits: R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following benefits:
Full-Time Team Members:
• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
• 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Veteran's Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• FSA and HSA Options
• 401K Employer Match
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Group Life Insurance
All Team Members:
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Boot Voucher
• Company Provided PPE
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. R. J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug-free company.