Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters jobs in Altoona, PA

Corman Railroad Company is seeking a Train Crew Member in Clearfield, Pennsylvania .

Accountability : Performs engine operation, on-ground duties, equipment and track maintenance and other assigned duties to assist in an efficient railroad operation.

Expected to progress in skill and responsibilities of train operations over time with the eventual goal of becoming the Train Crew Member responsible for locomotive engineering duties.

Responsibilities :

• Assists in all phases of the safe daily operation of trains.
• Operates equipment according to company policies, procedures and practices in all areas, including equipment usage and maintenance, safety (FRA and OSHA), and DOT requirements.
• Will operate track switches, couple cars and work on freight 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.
• Increasing responsibilities expected and required, including the ability to handle locomotive engineering duties.
• Train Crew Members are subject to random alcohol and drug testing as per the Federal Railroad Administration Guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements :

Education and Experience : Must be mechanically inclined, 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.

Physical Requirements : 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. Requires 24 / 7 on-call duty.

Environmental Conditions : Performs duties in primarily outside environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment.

Frequent exposure to weather elements : appropriate PPE required.

Benefits : Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits.

Corman offers the following :

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
• Company paid life 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

Corman Railroad Company offers participation in Railroad Retirement for individuals serving in this role.

Last updated : 2024-03-24