Railroad Technician

Railroad Technician – New Augusta, MS

Our Georgia‑Pacific Cellulose facility is looking for a talented individual to join our team as a Railroad Technician. The position reports to the Transportation Operations Manager and requires compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and company operating rules and regulations. The starting pay is $23.77 per hour and the role typically works a 12‑hour rotating day shift (5:30 AM – 5:30 PM). The work environment includes regular exposure to sparks, fumes, noise, vibration, confined spaces, moving equipment, and outdoor weather.

• Operate track switches, derails, coupling and uncoupling cars, and perform other duties associated with the movement of trains, railcars, and locomotives.
• Receive, relay, or act upon oral, written, or radio instructions concerning switch movement, placement or delivery of railroad cars and/or a train.
• Conduct rail‑car and train movements; signal crew members for movement of engines or trains using hand and/or radio to indicate when to start, stop, back‑up, or release air brakes.
• Inspect the condition of trains and equipment while in motion and while stationary.
• Perform minor locomotive and rail‑car repair when needed.
• Assist in re‑railing activities and emergency repairs.
• Perform essential functions of the position such as lifting, pushing/pulling, grip, reach, sitting, standing, forward bending, ladder and stair climbing, and coordination while mounting/dismounting moving equipment.
• Work in an environment with possible exposure to dust, sparks, fumes, noise, vibration, confined spaces, moving equipment, and outdoor weather.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Computer skills (data entry, computer‑based testing).

• Completion of a Railroad Apprenticeship/Training program.
• Minimum of one year experience in operation, maintenance, repair, and/or troubleshooting of railroad equipment.
• Experience in welding.
• Locomotive Engineer certification.
• Experience in short‑line railroad operation.
• Conductor certification.
• Transportation Hazmat certification.

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending and health savings account options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid vacation, time off, and educational assistance.
• Additional benefits may include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility varies by location).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test as required by state law, and this employer uses E‑Verify.