Rail operator job description
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Example rail operator requirements on a job description
Rail operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in rail operator job postings.
Sample rail operator requirements
- Ability to obtain a valid Rail Operator license.
- Proficiency in operating a train.
- Knowledge of rail safety regulations.
- Ability to read and interpret safety signals.
- Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Sample required rail operator soft skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other team members.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Rail operator job description example 1
Progress Rail rail operator job description
Job Purpose
SIGN ON BONUS - $2,000 GROSSED-UP AND PAID IN 3 INSTALLMENTS DURING THE FIRST YEAR! Effective for employees who have a start date during the short term bonus program: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022.
$1.00 INCREASE AT 90 DAYS (AT CONVERSION AND BENEFITS START ON DAY ONE!)
$$ELIGIBLE FOR QUARTERLY BONUSES$$200-500$$
COMPETITIVE PAY - UP TO $22.50 BY ONE YEAR
(Range $17-$19 depending on position and shift differentials)
$1.50 SHIFT DIFF FOR 2ND SHIFT AND $2.00 SHIFT DIFF FOR 4TH SHIFT
ASK FOR OUR STEP PROGRESSION PROGRAM!!
This position is responsible for the welding and fabrication on steel railroad track components for the manufacturing of crossings and turnouts for the transportation industry.
Company Description
Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com.
Education / Training
* HS Diploma or equivalent education and experience.
Key Job Elements
* Operating a finish grinder to polish, grind and glue castings and rail according to specifications as part of the manufacturing process of railroad track and frog assemblies;
* Use measuring devices to determine accuracy and to mark rail accordingly;
* Operate overhead cranes;
* True temp to hire position with an excellent benefit packet;
* This position is eligible for the Step Progression Program; ask HR for details on your interview;
* Overtime will be required when needed. This position operates Monday - Thursday 615am to 445pm.
Qualifications and Experience
* Prior machine or grinder experience preferred;
* Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision;
* Must be able to read and write legibly and complete production reports with accuracy;
* Strong attention to detail with ability to inspect rail using measuring devices;
* Must be quality oriented and a team player;
* Must have complete understanding of safe work practices.
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Benefits
Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.
* Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status - governing plan documents control such benefits.
Job Category
Production - Hourly
SIGN ON BONUS - $2,000 GROSSED-UP AND PAID IN 3 INSTALLMENTS DURING THE FIRST YEAR! Effective for employees who have a start date during the short term bonus program: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022.
$1.00 INCREASE AT 90 DAYS (AT CONVERSION AND BENEFITS START ON DAY ONE!)
$$ELIGIBLE FOR QUARTERLY BONUSES$$200-500$$
COMPETITIVE PAY - UP TO $22.50 BY ONE YEAR
(Range $17-$19 depending on position and shift differentials)
$1.50 SHIFT DIFF FOR 2ND SHIFT AND $2.00 SHIFT DIFF FOR 4TH SHIFT
ASK FOR OUR STEP PROGRESSION PROGRAM!!
This position is responsible for the welding and fabrication on steel railroad track components for the manufacturing of crossings and turnouts for the transportation industry.
Company Description
Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com.
Education / Training
* HS Diploma or equivalent education and experience.
Key Job Elements
* Operating a finish grinder to polish, grind and glue castings and rail according to specifications as part of the manufacturing process of railroad track and frog assemblies;
* Use measuring devices to determine accuracy and to mark rail accordingly;
* Operate overhead cranes;
* True temp to hire position with an excellent benefit packet;
* This position is eligible for the Step Progression Program; ask HR for details on your interview;
* Overtime will be required when needed. This position operates Monday - Thursday 615am to 445pm.
Qualifications and Experience
* Prior machine or grinder experience preferred;
* Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision;
* Must be able to read and write legibly and complete production reports with accuracy;
* Strong attention to detail with ability to inspect rail using measuring devices;
* Must be quality oriented and a team player;
* Must have complete understanding of safe work practices.
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Benefits
Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.
* Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status - governing plan documents control such benefits.
Job Category
Production - Hourly
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Rail operator job description example 2
Plastic Express rail operator job description
Come join a winning Team! Since 1970 Plastic Express has met the bulk trucking, bulk terminal, packaging, and warehousing needs of the plastics industry. Our strategic locations, modern systems, and dedicated employees allow us to provide custom tailored logistical solutions to fulfill the most challenging needs of our customers. Plastic Express operates from 18 warehouse locations and 37 rail terminals across the US. At many of the Plastic Express sites, we also handle some Non-plastic commodities, which include; paper rolls, steel, building materials and other dry bulk materials. Plastic Express owns and operates roughly 190 trucks, with approximately 227 trailers performing full bulk truck distribution business. Plastic Express is headquartered in City of Industry, CA and has over 500 employees nationwide. Our goal has always been to exceed our customer's expectations, and our can do-attitude is what differentiates us from the competition.
Plastic Express employees have always been our key to success and total customer satisfaction. We are always looking for dependable & talented business professionals that will help us to grow and to continue our "Can Do" tradition.
With reporting responsibilities to the Operations Manager, this position is directly responsible for performing essential rail functions in a safety sensitive and production environment. To include; Rail Operations, load out/wash out operations, and Performing Light Maintenance, Training new staff when requested, Record keeping and Communication of issues with Management. Addition duties and responsibilities may be added or deleted at any time
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Loadout/Washout Operations
+ Coordinate, Schedule and supervise all maintenance of loadout, wash and rail department equipment.
+ Daily Documented Pellet Control Survey, clean up and Inspection.
+ Weekly Rail Scale Inspection
+ Weight car verification.
+ Washout of hopper cars prior to loading per plant and ISO operational procedures.
+ Inspection of empty hopper car before washing.
+ Safe Operation of vacuum system if heel is present.
+ Safe Operation of hopper car wash system.
+ Operation of drying system.
+ Update washed car information into plant Wonder ware Software Program.
+ Load all PP production into hopper cars per plant and ISO operational procedures.
+ Operate Loadout Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) computer
+ Confirm "Clean Car" in Wonder ware software program.
+ Safe operation of the Fuller - Full load system.
+ Apply hatch bonnets and filters.
+ Record security seals in Wonder ware software program.
+ Record Tare "Empty" and Heavy "Loaded" Weight of Hopper car in Wonder ware software program.
Qualifications and Skills
+ Minimum education required is a high school diploma or equivalent.
+ Previous warehousing/rail experience is preferred.
+ Must be able to safely operate a rail king and must pass site rail king certification.
+ Must have the ability to think independently and make decisions that are in the company's best interest.
+ Must have excellent interpersonal, communications, and organizational skills.
+ Must be multi-task oriented with the ability to handle many activities simultaneously. Must be able to work overtime, long hours, weekends, and holidays.
+ Must be able to perform physical labor such as; lifting up to 55 lbs., moving up to 250 pounds, climbing ladders, operate control panels and working with hand tools.
+ Must be able use fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and/or hear.
+ Employee must possess vision abilities required by this job function to include close visual confirmation of finely printed documents, have distance vision to safely and correctly identify objects and or markings.
+ Must have peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus on subjects or objects at any safe working distance
Benefits and Perks
+ Family health benefit packages
+ Vacation pay after a year
+ Holiday pay
+ Company matching 401k retirement program, after a year
Plastic Express employees have always been our key to success and total customer satisfaction. We are always looking for dependable & talented business professionals that will help us to grow and to continue our Can-Do tradition.
If you have an interest in working at Plastic Express, please forward your resume including a brief work history.
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Plastic Express employees have always been our key to success and total customer satisfaction. We are always looking for dependable & talented business professionals that will help us to grow and to continue our "Can Do" tradition.
With reporting responsibilities to the Operations Manager, this position is directly responsible for performing essential rail functions in a safety sensitive and production environment. To include; Rail Operations, load out/wash out operations, and Performing Light Maintenance, Training new staff when requested, Record keeping and Communication of issues with Management. Addition duties and responsibilities may be added or deleted at any time
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Loadout/Washout Operations
+ Coordinate, Schedule and supervise all maintenance of loadout, wash and rail department equipment.
+ Daily Documented Pellet Control Survey, clean up and Inspection.
+ Weekly Rail Scale Inspection
+ Weight car verification.
+ Washout of hopper cars prior to loading per plant and ISO operational procedures.
+ Inspection of empty hopper car before washing.
+ Safe Operation of vacuum system if heel is present.
+ Safe Operation of hopper car wash system.
+ Operation of drying system.
+ Update washed car information into plant Wonder ware Software Program.
+ Load all PP production into hopper cars per plant and ISO operational procedures.
+ Operate Loadout Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) computer
+ Confirm "Clean Car" in Wonder ware software program.
+ Safe operation of the Fuller - Full load system.
+ Apply hatch bonnets and filters.
+ Record security seals in Wonder ware software program.
+ Record Tare "Empty" and Heavy "Loaded" Weight of Hopper car in Wonder ware software program.
Qualifications and Skills
+ Minimum education required is a high school diploma or equivalent.
+ Previous warehousing/rail experience is preferred.
+ Must be able to safely operate a rail king and must pass site rail king certification.
+ Must have the ability to think independently and make decisions that are in the company's best interest.
+ Must have excellent interpersonal, communications, and organizational skills.
+ Must be multi-task oriented with the ability to handle many activities simultaneously. Must be able to work overtime, long hours, weekends, and holidays.
+ Must be able to perform physical labor such as; lifting up to 55 lbs., moving up to 250 pounds, climbing ladders, operate control panels and working with hand tools.
+ Must be able use fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and/or hear.
+ Employee must possess vision abilities required by this job function to include close visual confirmation of finely printed documents, have distance vision to safely and correctly identify objects and or markings.
+ Must have peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus on subjects or objects at any safe working distance
Benefits and Perks
+ Family health benefit packages
+ Vacation pay after a year
+ Holiday pay
+ Company matching 401k retirement program, after a year
Plastic Express employees have always been our key to success and total customer satisfaction. We are always looking for dependable & talented business professionals that will help us to grow and to continue our Can-Do tradition.
If you have an interest in working at Plastic Express, please forward your resume including a brief work history.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024