Railserve, US

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

ENTRY LEVEL

Must be able to successfully complete a physical, drug screen and background check

Pay Rate: $18.00-$22.00 per hour based on experience

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. Beyond railcar switching, we also provide services including railcar loading/unloading, track maintenance, inspection, and repair.

Railserve is a Marmon Group company, part of Berkshire Hathaway, one of the world’s largest and most respected organizations.

The Role

This position is responsible for operating locomotives; interpreting train orders, signals, and rules; transporting freight; and ensuring timely, correct switching and placement of railcars.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Inspect locomotives before operating.
• Operate throttle and airbrakes in response to signals.
• Interpret train orders, signals, and rules to operate safely and on schedule.
• Assist crew leader with training new employees.
• Observe track conditions for obstructions.
• Prepare reports for accidents, stops, or delays.
• Lubricate moving parts of the locomotive.
• Handle train equipment safely (brakes, switches, derails, gates).
• Control movement of equipment by radio, hand, or lantern signals.
• Apply and release hand brakes.
• Handle air hoses, wheel chocks, and coupling/uncoupling of railcars.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Military experience helpful.

Skills & Abilities

• Dependable, punctual, and reliable transportation required.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Works well as part of a team.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequent standing and walking; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crawling.
• Ability to lift and/or move heavy weights.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort, including climbing railcars and using hand/power tools.
• Must follow all prescribed safety rules.

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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 [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.