Job Description

Accountability: Responsible for assisting in management of day-to-day activities involving track inspection and track maintenance / repair teams to ensure safe, efficient rail quality for all divisions within Railroad Company. Interact with internal and external customers in support of achieving company goals.

Responsibilities:

• Work in conjunction with the Track Supervisor to install and repair railroad track and complete other projects as needed.
• Operate machinery in order to adequately inspect the track.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Promote a safe work environment.
• Railroad experience preferred.
• Perform tasks associated with track work including but not limited to: pulling and driving spikes, replacing ties, surfacing track, changing rail, bars, and other track apparatus.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience

• Prefer related work experience of at least 2 years involving track inspection, repair, and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of FRA rules and regulations required.
• Able to pass Railroad safety test and training.
• Can safely and efficiently operate power tools.
• Must have good communication skills and good employee relations.
• Should be multi-task oriented and possess good analytical skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to perform physical strenuous work
• Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs
• Requires occasional use of 30 lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50 lbs of force
• Requires occasional use of 10 lb sledge hammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75 lbs of force
• Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails and ballast in a safe manner
• Able to navigate into confined spaces if necessary

Environmental Conditions: Performs some duties in job-site environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles and equipment. Frequent exposure to weather elements; and appropriate PPE required for job site visits.

Major or Unusual Problems: 24/7 availability required. Maintenance of teamwork within track inspection and maintenance / repair operations and with company and corporate groups. Achieving timely and expedited service to RJC divisions, often in situations beyond the control of the switching or shortline operation.

Benefits: R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits.

R. J. Corman offers the following:

Full-Time Team Members:

• Railroad Retirement Benefits
• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
• FSA and HSA Options
• 401K Employer Match
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Group Life Insurance

All Team Members:

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Boot Voucher
• Company Provided PPE
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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.