Locomotive Operator
Core
Operate locomotives and trackside equipment to safely switch railcars and transfer liquid products at industrial facilities.
Role type
Locomotive Operator / Rail Switching Technician
Builds
Safe and efficient movement of railcars and liquid products for industrial customers
Domain
Rail transport / Industrial logistics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Locomotive operation, trackside equipment control, railcar coupling/uncoupling, hand brake application, radio communication, hazard monitoring, PPE compliance, liquid transfer handling
Preferred skills
Prior rail experience, Class 5 driver's license, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, basic math skills
Technologies
Radio communication systems, trackside switches, derails, gates, hand signals, lanterns
Responsibilities
Operate switches, derails, gates, and other trackside equipment; Control movement of equipment using radio, hand signals, and lanterns; Couple and uncouple railcars and manage air hoses and wheel chocks; Apply and release hand brakes; Assist with locomotive operations; Support transfer of liquid chemicals and petroleum products; Monitor surroundings for hazards