Via Rail Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

REQUIREMENTS - ***RAILROAD EXPERIENCE A MUST*** Ensure daily inspections are performed on all equipment. Operate Rail car mover on and off tracks and ensuring all proper gauges are working. Operating the rail car mover on roadways as well as on the tracks while taking all commands from groundman via radio. Operate as groundman to make all rail switches, count in rail cars, connect rail cars, connect air lines, set rail car brakes, clearing walk/roadway and ensuring correct placement of rail car in substation, while keeping communication via radio with operator. As the groundman you are responsible for ensuring track safety and identifying track damage or any obstruction including de-rail devices that will cause for a derailment of the train. Groundman procedures include long distance walking in all weather conditions including snow, rain, heat and overnight which includes uneven terrains such as rock, dirt and mud. There is also climbing, and crouching involved as rail car brakes and air lines will need to be set and connected for all rail moves. This position is considered essential personnel, which will require you to work your scheduled shift given along with overtime.

SUMMARY- Operate as a Shuttlewagon operator as well as a Groundman/Conductor to make rail moves for all necessary business units on-site. Move empty/loaded railcars, inter-plant switches, spotting loaded cars in unload stations and any other Management or Customer special request rail car movements in a timely manner while following all safety practices set forth by Brown and Root as well as DuPont. RESPONSIBILITIES - Sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. May be required to manipulate equipment on unlevel working surface. May be responsible for routine maintenance or repairs. - Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS- High School Diploma or Equivalent. 2+ years' experience in rail car movement (preferred) 2+ years' experience in heavy equipment operation. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

REQUIREMENTS - ***RAILROAD EXPERIENCE A MUST*** Ensure daily inspections are performed on all equipment. Operate Rail car mover on and off tracks and ensuring all proper gauges are working. Operating the rail car mover on roadways as well as on the tracks while taking all commands from groundman via radio. Operate as groundman to make all rail switches, count in rail cars, connect rail cars, connect air lines, set rail car brakes, clearing walk/roadway and ensuring correct placement of rail car in substation, while keeping communication via radio with operator. As the groundman you are responsible for ensuring track safety and identifying track damage or any obstruction including de-rail devices that will cause for a derailment of the train. Groundman procedures include long distance walking in all weather conditions including snow, rain, heat and overnight which includes uneven terrains such as rock, dirt and mud. There is also climbing, and crouching involved as rail car brakes and air lines will need to be set and connected for all rail moves. This position is considered essential personnel, which will require you to work your scheduled shift given along with overtime.

SUMMARY- Operate as a Shuttlewagon operator as well as a Groundman/Conductor to make rail moves for all necessary business units on-site. Move empty/loaded railcars, inter-plant switches, spotting loaded cars in unload stations and any other Management or Customer special request rail car movements in a timely manner while following all safety practices set forth by Brown and Root as well as DuPont. RESPONSIBILITIES - Sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. May be required to manipulate equipment on unlevel working surface. May be responsible for routine maintenance or repairs. - Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS- High School Diploma or Equivalent. 2+ years' experience in rail car movement (preferred) 2+ years' experience in heavy equipment operation. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.