West Point VPC Team - Locomotive Operator

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Safely operate locomotive including proper performance of beginning and ending shift duties with respect to locomotive maintenance; switching and spotting railcars including ensuring proper length and distance of railcars to be loaded; pulling in/setting off railcars for loading and pickup; and ensuring both person and team adherence to American Association of Railroads safety policies and procedures.

Inspect locomotives to ensure adequate fuel, sand, water, and other required supplies are properly stocked and ready for use and provide report of fuel levels for locomotives to management. Confirm all procedure manuals, logbooks, and other necessary documents are in the operator's cab and available for use. Confirm all safety equipment required by the American Association of Railroads is in place and ready for use.

Test locomotives including brakes (certified A1 brake test), horns, etc. to ensure locomotive is mechanically sound and in good working order. Visually inspect locomotive for damage or defects.

Tie down locomotives securely using handbrakes and chocks. Ensure gate to yard/campus is closed and locked. Maintain cleanliness of locomotives including removing all trash.

Properly spot loading pads to allow efficient loading of inventory. Build train, including assembling sections of railcars and by coupling and de-coupling individual railcars according to schedule and placing on designated outbound track for CSX pickup. Perform A1 certified brake test on outbound. Switch cars between maintenance tracks and loading pads as necessary. Alert management to defective railcars and coordinate with Titan for such defective railcars to be removed for repair.

Coordinate with Titan when cars are moved onto or off of Titan controlled tracks. Work in other Departments upon manager request. Perform other duties as assigned by Rail Supervisor and Managers from other departments.

Perform in leadership role while operating locomotive including ensuring all American Association of Railroads safety policies and procedures are followed regarding operation of the locomotive and all aspects of railcar movement. Verbally correct policy violations and/or poor performance of team members immediately. Report all incidents of verbal correction, policy violations, and poor performance to management promptly on day of incident. Immediately alert management to any mechanical, operational, or safety issues.

Ability to speak, read, write, and otherwise effectively communicate in English. Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions in an efficient manner. Ability to work effectively in both independent and team environments; comfortable assuming leadership role in team environments. Knowledge of and ability to perform basic locomotive maintenance.

HS Diploma/G.E.D Required. 2-5 years of direct experience. Rail Operations Required.

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Physical Requirements:

Stand/Walk. Drive. Lift/Carry up to 25lbs. Push/Pull.

Working and

Environmental Conditions:

This position works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting at West Point, GA. Exposure to loud noises from vehicles and heavy machinery. Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions. Exposure to chemicals/fumes.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of skills and abilities required to do the job. Glovis America, Inc. reserves the right to alter and change this job description at any time without notice based on business needs.