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Railserve

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Railserve is hiring an experienced and safety-focused Rail Trainer/Auditor in Decatur to support employee training, operational compliance, and safety auditing activities across Railserve operations. This is a full-time leadership role critical to developing employees, maintaining operational standards, and ensuring compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
This position requires previous railroad operations experience. Candidates must possess strong rail knowledge and be comfortable presenting information to employees at all levels while answering operational and safety-related questions.

Who We Are
Railserve is a leading provider of industrial railyard services across the United States and Canada. Our teams deliver on-site rail switching, material handling and transloading, track construction and maintenance, and locomotive service and repair for customers who depend on safe, reliable rail operations every day. With decades of industry experience, Railserve is built on a foundation of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. We invest in our people, promote from within, and use innovative, safety-focused technology to keep railyards running efficiently. Learn more at Railserve

Job Description
The Rail Trainer/Auditor is responsible for developing and delivering training programs for employees involved in daily rail operations while conducting operational and safety audits to ensure compliance with company procedures and applicable regulations. This role serves as a subject matter expert on rail operations, safety practices, and operating procedures.

The successful candidate will facilitate classroom and field training, evaluate employee understanding, support leadership teams through operational audits, and assist with corrective action planning when improvement opportunities are identified. This position plays a key role in maintaining a strong safety culture and ensuring operational consistency across Railserve locations.

The ideal candidate has extensive railroad experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to effectively train employees in both classroom and field environments. Candidates must be comfortable presenting information, facilitating discussions, and answering operational questions from employees and leadership teams.

This position requires regional travel to support training and auditing activities at multiple Railserve locations.

Schedule
Monday through Friday
Standard business hours with flexibility based on operational needs
Occasional overnight travel required
Approximately 20% regional travel

Compensation
$85,000 - $95,000 annually based on experience

Duties
Facilitate classroom and field training for Railserve employees involved in rail operations
Develop and maintain training programs, materials, and instructional content
Deliver operational, safety, and compliance training programs
Conduct routine operational audits and safety assessments
Perform Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) audits
Evaluate compliance with company procedures and applicable regulations
Partner with leadership teams to develop corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor employee understanding and effectiveness of training programs
Utilize training software, testing platforms, and educational resources to support learning objectives
Serve as a subject matter expert for rail operations and operating procedures
Support investigations, audits, and operational reviews as needed
Act as a liaison between operational teams, customers, and leadership groups when required
Maintain accurate training and audit documentation
Support additional training, safety, and compliance initiatives as assigned

Job Requirements
High school diploma or GED required
Railroad operations experience required
Strong knowledge of rail switching operations, railroad safety practices, and operating procedures required
Experience conducting training, coaching, mentoring, or employee development activities preferred
Safety training certifications preferred
Strong presentation and public speaking skills
Ability to present information clearly and confidently to employees at all levels
Ability to answer operational and safety-related questions in both classroom and field settings
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and training-related software systems
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Ability to travel approximately 20% regionally
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

What We Offer (Benefits)
Railserve is committed to being an Employer of Choice, offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
Company-paid sickness and accident income
401(k) with company match
Annual safety shoe reimbursement
Prescription safety wear
Holiday pay
Vacation
Marmon employee discount program

Additional Information
Combination office, classroom, and field-based work environment
Frequent interaction with employees, site leadership, and operational teams
Travel to Railserve locations throughout the region required
Position requires both classroom instruction and field observation activities
Safety-sensitive role requiring strict compliance with company and customer safety standards
Ability to sit, stand, walk rail facilities, and conduct field audits as needed

Grow With Us
Don't worry if you don't meet every qualification. Railserve values reliability, work ethic, and a willingness to learn. Our tools, technology, and processes continue to evolve, and we invest in training and developing our people for long-term success.

Railserve provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Pay Range:

81,000.00 - 99,000.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.