Job description

U.S. Military Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Military experience may provide an effective substitute for prior railroad experience.

Benefits: The Company provides excellent benefits including Blue Cross Blue Shield medical/dental care PPO, FREE telemedicine, paid vacation and personal days, 401k retirement plan with company match [eligible on first day], and company paid life insurance and short term disability. Voluntary benefits include vision coverage, supplemental life insurance and long term disability. In addition, railroad workers are covered by a federal railroad retirement program. For more information about railroad retirement please see rrb.gov website.

Position Summary: The Locomotive Engineer | Non-Certified Engineer (“Engineer”) operates locomotives and railcars safely, effectively and efficiently and in compliance with all applicable regulations, rules, policies & procedures.

Salary: In accordance with existing collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications:

• To be qualified, applicants must live within an affordable commuting distance from Jeffersonville, Indiana. Job assignment may be switched to Columbus based on seniority.
• Previous freight railroad experience is preferred.
• Previous experience working outdoors, operating heavy equipment, driving tractor trailers or working in a trade is required.
• Any employment offer for Engineer or Non-Certified Engineer position is contingent on results of pre-employment interview, reading/aptitude tests, background check, physical capabilities test, pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, and a pre-employment medical exam.
• Ability to read and speak English clearly. Ability to read and transmit via multiple media including written, radio and computer equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Requires regular and timely attendance; work may be on 24-hour on-call basis, 7 days a week, consistent and in accordance with FRA regulatory requirements.
• The Engineer operates locomotives and railcars in compliance with all applicable government regulations, company rules and policies, and safe job procedures.
• Communicates with Non-Certified Engineer(s), Dispatchers, other employees, railroad officials, and customers in accordance with applicable government and Company rules and regulations.
• Complies with instructions of Non-Certified Engineer concerning general management of the train.
• Requires crew members in the locomotive cab to keep a constant and vigilant lookout and to confirm accuracy of all signals and warning devices, switch positions and track conditions.

Work Environment:

• Works primarily outside; may be subject to various temperatures and conditions which may include extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, and snow.
• Walking on elevated surfaces, slopes, and uneven surfaces including rock ballast.
• Exposure to high noise level, moving mechanical parts, and moving equipment.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, oil, and grease.
• May be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Requires wearing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, steel-toed boots, ear and eye protection, high visibility wear, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.45 - $27.17 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
The company follows current CDC and Indiana guidelines, and encourages proper hygiene including proper hand washing to prevent all diseases.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• outdoor work: 2 years (Required)
• previous freight railroad: 2 years (Preferred)
• Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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