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Freeport BASF OperatorHelper (Rail)Marmon Holdings • Freeport, Illinois, USA
Freeport BASF OperatorHelper (Rail)

Freeport BASF OperatorHelper (Rail)

Marmon Holdings • Freeport, Illinois, USA
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Railserve

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathaway youll be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

Entry Level

Must be able to successfully complete a physical hair follicle drug screen and background check.

Great opportunity to get your Rail career started!

Schedule : 40 hours a week Four 10 hour days. With potential for overtime

Pay : $18.00-$20.00 per hour depending on experience

Why Join Our Team

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...

  • Medical dental vision
  • Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
  • Company-paid sickness and accident income
  • 401k matching
  • Annual safety shoe reimbursement
  • Prescription safety wear
  • Holiday pay
  • Vacation
  • Marmon employee discount program

Who we Are

Railserve is a leading provider of in-plant rail switching transloading and material handling services operating at over 75 locations in North America. We use our own locomotives and employees to safely move railcars within industrial manufacturing and production plants. But were not just rail car movers; we also provide a number of other services which include : rail car loading rail car unloading track maintenance inspection or repair and many others.

Railserve is also a member company of The Marmon Group a global organization comprised of three autonomous companies consisting of more than 175 independent manufacturing and service businesses. Marmon is part of Berkshire Hathaway one of the worlds largest most successful and best respected companies.

The Role :

This position is responsible for operating electric diesel-electric or gas-turbine-electric locomotives; interpreting train orders signals and rules and regulations; transporting freight; timely and correct switching and placement of rail cars.

What youd be doing :

  • Inspects locomotive before operating to verify specified fuel sand water and other supplies.
  • Receives starting signal from foreman or helper and moves controls such as throttle and airbrakes to move locomotive.
  • Interprets train orders train signals and rules and regulations to operate locomotive following safety regulations operating procedures and switching schedule.
  • Assists crew leader in training new employees.
  • Observes track to detect obstructions.
  • Prepares reports to explain accidents unscheduled stops or delays.
  • Lubricates moving parts of locomotive.
  • Handle train equipment in a safe manner using independent or automatic brakes.
  • Operation of hand or ground throw switches derails gates etc.
  • Control movement of equipment by radio hands and lantern.
  • Apply and release hand brakes to secure or move equipment.
  • Handling air hoses wheel chocks coupling and uncoupling of rail cars.
  • Must wear required personal protective equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • A little about who we are looking for :

    The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. To be successful in this position an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Education and / or Experience
  • High School diploma (or equivalent)
  • Military experience helpful
  • Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Must be extremely dependable and punctual in attendance; must have reliable transportation to work every day.
  • Good communication skills; Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal non-verbal and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.
  • Ability to assess multiple tasks and develop a plan to complete them in a timely manner.
  • Must have the ability to work well with others as part of a team.
  • Physical Demands

    While performing the duties of this job 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

    Environmental Conditions

  • Moderate to heavy physical effort involved. Lifts and carries necessary equipment to car to perform operation.
  • Climbs walks and balances on top of car.
  • Uses hand tools power tools and equipment
  • Must follow prescribed safety rules to avoid possible injury.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer.

    #LI-DNI

    Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law .

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

    Key Skills

    Forklift,Hand Tools,Basic Math,Construction Experience,Packaging,Mechanical Knowledge,Pipe Threading,Heavy Lifting,Sanitation,Rear Loader Truck,Power Tools,Manufacturing

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Hourly Salary Salary : 18 - 20

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