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The Railroad Industry.
Romanticized in books, movies, hit TV series. But, what if I told you the industry itself, from railroads large and small, to shippers, contractors, and suppliers, are all still very much vibrant, alive and kicking,
even growing and transforming today?
From job descriptions and how that may apply to your experience or education, to understanding the basics of our industry and its viability for the future, you have found the stepping stone to learning more about the great and ever-changing North American railroad industry.
So much to learn.
So, start with us, HERE.
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Take a peek around. See the people, the careers, and the ways the railroad industry could be your next home.
From Marketing and Government Affairs to Welding and Laborers, we have a career for all interested.
Learn About Rail Careers
Click through and see different careers that are in the rail industry.
Chassis Mechanic
Summary: Chassis Mechanics perform mechanical repairs and inspections in a depot/repair facility environment. The employee performs all types of chassis repairs including brakes and wheel end repairs, welding, cutting with a torch and repairing and replacing parts on the chassis using standard repair tools. Repairs are performed to FMCSA standards and completed based on written estimates. Chassis Mobile Mechanics use a mobile truck to drive to locations and complete repairs to chassis.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position, and will require various pre-employment testing for any successful hire.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position, and will require various pre-employment testing for any successful hire.
Trainmaster or Operations Manager
Summary: In transportation operations, the historic name of "trainmaster" or more commonly known as Operations Manager, is the first level of supervision of daily train operations. This person has to keep their finger on the pulse for daily, monthly, and yearly goals, reporting for company and FRA metrics, respond to any issue or incident that is within the Operations Manager territory (could be a few mile radius to a few hundred) or terminal to ensure first and foremost safety of any persons involved as well as then property, including a plan for recovery or next steps. This person collaborates with all other departments typically including mechanical, engineering, Maintenance of way, signals, accounting, labor relations if necessary, technology, safety, marketing or customer service as needed with customer needs, and leadership. Operation Managers set the plan for the day involving train, asset, and crew movements (in addition to working with yardmasters or other railroad interchanges) and ensure the crews operating that day have the tools, resources, and understanding of duties for that trip or day. This person's role will vary significantly in duties depending if this role is associated with a short line railroad, a switching operation, or a Class I railroad. The Operations Manager ensures rules and policies are followed, mentors employees, is in the field, and can be very hands on with communication with multiple parties from crews, dispatching, other railroads, and customers.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position, and will require various pre-employment testing for any successful hire.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position, and will require various pre-employment testing for any successful hire.
Maintenance and Repair Inspector
Summary: Maintenance and Repair Inspectors monitor and control all aspects of equipment repair within an assigned territory. M&R Inspectors conduct daily visits to local terminals and container yards to ensure that all maintenance and repair issues are addressed. You will ensure company inspection and repair standards are communicated to vendors and adhered to on all equipment repairs. You will also monitor and control spare parts inventory levels, as well as assisting in monthly safety reviews.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position, and will require various pre-employment testing for any successful hire.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position, and will require various pre-employment testing for any successful hire.
Track Laborer or Laborer
Summary: A track laborer is a person assists in the building, construction, or maintenance of track or other industry areas. A track laborer will work in both indoor and outdoor settings, however will primarily be focused on outdoor and exterior facing needs. A candidate with experience in carpentry, electrical, construction, tree trimming, military, or other hands on careers would have a great base of knowledge to be a track labor. This position is considered a safety sensitive position, and will require various pre-employment testing for any successful hire.
Freight Conductor
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Recruiter
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Machine Operator
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Project Engineer (PE)
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Dispatcher
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Locomotive Mechanic or Shop Mechanic
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Marketing Specialist
Summary: Marketing Specialists are responsible for converting prospects into new leads for the business and nurturing those leads to create sales opportunities and marketing influenced revenue. The Marketing Specialist will also assist with content ideation/creation, event administration and social media/media monitoring. On the Analyst side, he/she will be responsible for extracting data and information from CRM and Marketing Automation systems and turning that information into meaningful insights to help inform the team’s tactics and strategies.
IT Help Desk Specialist
Summary: IT Help Desk Specialists provide level 1 customer-centered technical support for company’s computing environment and corporate network, including supported hardware, Microsoft Office/Outlook and other business applications, and peripheral devices. He/she is responsible for opening and closing service requests, updating tickets, managing classification of requests, when necessary, escalating requests, and completion of requests in a timely manner.
Welder
Summary: Welders are responsible for reading and interpreting blueprints and project specifications. Welders must select the appropriate materials and welding methods while adhering to safety standards meticulously. Essential to this role is the ability to set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment. There are various types of welders that are relevant to the rail industry - including stick, thermite, TIG, MIG and many others. Sometimes welders travel to different locations to perform their duties, otherwise they will be in one location such as a shop. The type of welding experience required for each job varies depending on what the job requires.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position, and will require various pre-employment testing for any successful hire.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position, and will require various pre-employment testing for any successful hire.
Controller
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CDL Driver
Summary: CDL Drivers handle the transportation of materials, supplies, and equipment using heavy trucks and trailers. CDL Drivers may also be responsible for loading, unloading, and securing cargo, as well as maintaining and inspecting their vehicles. CDL drivers can be both over the road types of jobs or short haul trips, depending on the company or services needed for the job at hand. CDL drivers are considered a safety sensitive position, and require various employment testing for any successful hire.
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