About this opportunity
TMS International lists this Railroad Operator opportunity in axis, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Recommended Experience: 1-3 Years
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description
TMS International - Industrial Railroad Conductor / Locomotive Engineer
Location: SSAB Site - Axis, Alabama
Career Opportunity
Join one of the largest industrial railroad operations on the Gulf Coast. TMS International is seeking safety-focused railroad professionals to support rail operations at the SSAB steel mill in Axis, Alabama. Candidates with previous railroad experience will receive first hiring consideration. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid training, and dual certification opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications
First preference will be given to candidates with previous railroad experience including Conductor, Locomotive Engineer, Class I, Short Line, or Industrial Railroad operations, switching, air brakes, train handling, and railcar inspections.
Training and Certification
Selected employees will be trained and qualified as both Railroad Conductors and Locomotive Engineers. Paid training, classroom instruction, field mentoring, operational qualification, and certification testing will be provided by TMS International.
Responsibilities
* Perform switching operations safely and efficiently
* Protect train and locomotive movements
* Line and secure switches
* Couple and uncouple railcars
* Apply and release hand brakes
* Conduct railcar and locomotive inspections
* Operate locomotives when qualified
* Follow company safety rules and operating procedures
* Work in a heavy industrial steel mill environment
* Support customer service and production requirements
Hiring Philosophy
Railroad experience is strongly preferred and will receive first hiring consideration; however, exceptional candidates from manufacturing, logistics, heavy equipment, military, mining, and other industrial backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
401(k)
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Training and professional development opportunities
Short Term Disability
TMS International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or other characteristics protected by law.
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who can apply
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