Top 11 Railroad worker Jobs in North Carolina

Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
Jaguar Transport Holdings, LLC —Gastonia, NC
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Heavy lifting
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Train Conductor
Jaguar Transport Holdings, LLC —Gastonia, NC
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Heavy lifting
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Railroad Track Worker
Civil Works Contracting —Wilmington, NC
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Background check
- 18 years or older
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Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC)
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) —Charlotte, NC
- $23 - $37 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Customer service
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Forklift Operator
Pratt Industries —Winston-Salem, NC
- Extended hours
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
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GSMR MOW Laborer
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad —Bryson City, NC
- $17 - $24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Heavy equipment operation
- English
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Construction Inspector
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) —Raleigh, NC
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- English
- Mid-level
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Field Construction Inspector (FCI)
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) —Fayetteville, NC
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Construction site
- English
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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority —United States
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Construction site
- Mid-level
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Locomotive Engineer/Conductor

Jaguar Transport Holdings, LLC -
Gastonia, NC

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Conductor Certification
Outdoor work experience
Safety regulations
Basic math
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations
Locomotive Engineer Certification
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Problem-solving
Hand tools

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Charlotte Western Railroad - Conductor/Engineer

Location: Gastonia, NC

Position Summary

The conductor/engineer position will be to control and coordinate the train movements while switching railcars whether in the yard of a railroad, industrial plant, or similar location to facilitate the unloading and loading of railcars in a safe and efficient manner to service our customers. This position is a manual labor position which requires that the individual become proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.
Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment
Inspects locomotive before run to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and all FRA requirements.
Reads switching orders from designated person.
Observes radio and hand signals in yard or in cab and operates locomotive in accordance with railroad rules and regulations.
Observes arm or lantern signal and moves controls to move locomotive backwards or forwards to switch and couple cars; or receives starting signal and moves control; such as throttle and air brakes to operate locomotive.
Reads and interprets wayside signals, track warrants and bulletins, and railroad rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety rules and regulations and time schedule.
Talks to crew or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching information.
Confers with train dispatcher via radio to issue or receive information or instructions concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains.
May assist workers to throw switches or perform other activities involved when performing switching operations.
Turns hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake and tie handbrakes.
Observes track to detect obstructions.
Inspects locomotive after run to detect damaged or defective equipment.
Maintains records, number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched.
May coordinate activities of switching crew from locomotive cab, caboose, or control tower.
Raises coupling lever to couple or uncouple cars.
Throws track switches to facilitate shunting of cars and signals Engineer to move cars, using lantern, arm signals or radio.
Climbs ladder to top of car, rides atop cars, and turns hand wheel to set brakes or to control the speed of the car when it has been shunted.
Connects air hose to cars when making up trains by bending and applying force.
May walk along tops of cars and peer down between them to inspect couplings, air hoses, and journal boxes.
May set warning signals, such as flares, flags, lanterns, or torpedoes at front of and at rear of train during emergency stops to warn oncoming trains.
Sits or rides in cab of locomotive to observe signals from other crew members.
May make minor repairs to couplings, air hoses and journal boxes, and report any equipment requiring major repairs.
Performs other duties as requested or required

Requirements and Experience:

High school education or general education development (GED).
Must have or have had 49CFR242 and/or 49CFR240 qualifications
At least 1-year job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.
Ability to pass training and required testing.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have the ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
Must have the ability to write legibly.
Must be able to perform duties that require heavy lifting.
Must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Must be able to have a flexible work schedule.
Must have the ability to recognize problems.
Must have knowledge of Roadway Protection Rules.
Must have a broad understanding of railroad operations.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The team member is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and elements, noise, and fumes from gas, oil, and grease.

Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used:

Hammers, ratchets, chisel, pry bar, wrenches, and brushes.
PPE; hard hat, vest, safety glasses, FR clothing, gloves, steel toed boots

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)
FRA 240/242 Certifications (Required)

Work Location: In person

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