Rail Operator

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• A culture that appreciates our Team Members
• Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• $150/year steel toe boot allowance 
• Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
• Rotating shift: 12 hour rotating shifts (days / nights / weekends / holidays) 

 Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with spotting cars on the correct track; move empty cars and build the outbound train
• Visually inspect rail cars and perform air brakes inspections
• Cross train and willingness to assist in the different functions performed at the facility
• Operate a locomotive -we provide training and certification!
• Savage is a military friendly company. Previous military experience and proven ability to follow procedures is a plus

  Qualifications:       
 

• Ability to perform basic maintenance
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to attend and pass all training associated with job related coursework.  This includes but is not limited to:  OSHA, HazMat and FRA related courses.
• Ability to travel to other sites to assist in switching and training requirements
• Ability to work Holidays and weekends
• Clear drug / alcohol test / criminal background check 

Education/Experience:         

• One year or more of Rail Industry experience is a plus
• Work experience in an industrial environment
• A high school diploma, or equivalent

·     Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Comfortable with heights
• Walk 5+ miles per day on uneven terrain, etc. 
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. 
• Ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time