What are the responsibilities and job description for the Train Crew Member - Lehigh Line position at R.J. Corman Railroad Group?
R.J. Corman is seeking safe, energetic, people who enjoy working outside, understand the thrill of accomplishment and hard work to join our Train Crew covering Owego, NY; Towanda, PA; Wyalusing, PA and Pittston, PA.
No experience necessary! We will teach the right people a new trade.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in all phases of the safe daily operations of trains.
- Will operate track switches, couple cars, and work on freight trains in yard operations.
- Will move and align various parts of rail equipment to create or build trains.
- Required to work on-call basis and expected to be available to work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in all weather conditions.
- Irregular work schedules determined by rotation.
- Telephone required in order to be contacted.
- Increasing responsibilities expected and required, including the ability to handle locomotive engineering duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What does it take to be a Train Crew Member at R.J. Corman?
- Must pass background, drug screen, and physical capacity test.
- Requires lifting of up to 80lbs in performance of duties.
- Love working outside!
- Overnight travel may be required during 6 month training period.
- Ability to travel / report to sites along the line.
Why work for R.J. Corman?
- Be part of a team
- On the job training provided and advancement opportunities
- Safety is our #1 priority
- Competitive wages
- Benefits start day one – health, dental, vision
- Paid time off - accrual starts day one
- 401k with generous company match
- Company paid life insurance
- 8 company paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Employee referral program
This position pays into Railroad Retirement.
R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.
