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Ames- Operator Helper (Rail)

Ames, IA, US💼 Full-time💰 $20–$20🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-26

Core

Operating electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport freight and perform switching/placement of rail cars within industrial plants.

Role type

Entry-level locomotive operator helper

Builds

Railcar movement and switching services for industrial, manufacturing, and production plants

Domain

Rail transport / Industrial logistics

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

locomotive operation, train order interpretation, safety regulation compliance, equipment coupling/uncoupling, track obstruction detection, hand brake application, switch operation, radio communication, heavy lifting

Preferred skills

military experience

Technologies

electric locomotives, diesel-electric locomotives, gas-turbine-electric locomotives, automatic brakes, hand brakes, ground throw switches

Responsibilities

Inspect locomotive for fuel, sand, water, and supplies; move locomotive controls to transport freight; interpret train orders and signals; assist crew leader in training; observe track for obstructions; prepare accident/delay reports; lubricate locomotive parts; operate hand or ground throw switches and derails; control equipment movement via radio/hands/lantern; apply/release hand brakes; handle air hoses and couple/uncouple rail cars.

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC

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