Railserve Locomotive Operator

1 week ago

Memphis, Tennessee, United States Railserve, US Full time

About Railserve

Railserve is a leading provider of in-plant rail switching, transloading, and material handling services. We operate at over 75 locations in North America, using our own locomotives and employees to safely move railcars within industrial, manufacturing, and production plants.

Our Services

  • Rail car loading
  • Rail car unloading
  • Track maintenance
  • Inspection or repair

About the Role

This position is responsible for operating electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives, interpreting train orders, signals, and rules and regulations, and transporting freight. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Inspecting locomotives before operating to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and other supplies
  • Receiving starting signals from foremen or helpers and moving controls to move locomotives
  • Interpreting train orders, train signals, and rules and regulations to operate locomotives, following safety regulations, operating procedures, and switching schedules
  • Assisting crew leaders in training new employees
  • Observing tracks to detect obstructions
  • Preparing reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays
  • Lubricating moving parts of locomotives
  • Handling train equipment in a safe manner using independent or automatic brakes
  • Operating hand or ground throw switches, derails, gates, etc.
  • Controlling movement of equipment by radio, hands, and lantern
  • Applying and releasing hand brakes to secure or move equipment
  • Handling air hoses, wheel chocks, coupling, and uncoupling of rail cars
  • Wearing required personal protective equipment

Requirements

  • High school diploma (or equivalent)
  • Military experience helpful
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to assess multiple tasks and develop a plan to complete them in a timely manner
  • Ability to work well with others as part of a team

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights.

Environmental Conditions

  • Moderate to heavy physical effort involved
  • Climbs, walks, and balances on top of cars
  • Uses hand tools, power tools, and equipment
  • Must follow prescribed safety rules to avoid possible injury

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