Job Details

R.J. Corman Switching Company is seeking a Train Crew Member to join our team in Little Rock, AR. Candidate will perform switching, equipment maintenance, and other duties associated with maintaining an efficient switching operation. Work schedule is full time and hours may vary according to customer needs (operations are 24/7), but this will be a night shift position to start out.

Duties:

• Observance of Operating and Safety Procedures
• These duties include coupling and uncoupling of railcars; lining track switches
• Working with facility/plant personnel on coordinating railcar moves.
• Opening and closing of railcar doors
• Operating switch engine
• Perform periodic maintenance which includes: adding oil to engine, adding sand and water to engine, lubricating all hinges, replacing all worn dc electric motor brushes within locomotive, changing all filters, adding traction motor grease to motors and removing dirt from electrical cabinets
• Book keeping/filing of track and periodic reports
• Undergo training to progress to the position of crew member in charge of operating locomotive
• Perform other switching duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Excellent safety record
• Available to work daily overtime if needed, weekends and holidays included
• Ability to lift heavy objects
• Ability to comprehend switch moves with railcar numbers
• Must demonstrate vision and hearing abilities relevant to performing duties, safely
• Must be punctual
• Good attendance record
• Ability to work in all weather conditions

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.

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:

• 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

R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action 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.