As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
This position supports rail and transloading operations at our Ross, ND site. The role involves hands-on work outdoors in all weather conditions, loading/unloading railcars, operating equipment, and contributing to safe and efficient railcar movement.Pay Rate: $25.50–$26.50/hour, based on experience
Schedule:
• Standard: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• When trains need to be loaded: 24-hour coverage (two 7 AM–7 PM / 7 PM–7 AM shifts) until the train is complete
Travel: Not a regular requirement; however, once trained, employees may have opportunities to travel to support other site operations within the region.
Why Join Our Team?We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, vision
Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
Company-paid sickness and accident income
401(k) matching
Annual safety shoe reimbursement
Prescription safety wear
Holiday pay
Vacation
Marmon employee discount program
Railserve is a leading provider of in-plant rail switching, transloading, and material handling services—operating at over 75 locations in North America. We use our own locomotives and employees to safely move railcars within industrial, manufacturing, and production plants.
In addition to railcar switching, we provide transloading, railcar loading/unloading, track maintenance, inspection, repair, and more.
Railserve is a Marmon Group company — part of Berkshire Hathaway.
The RoleThis position supports rail and transloading operations at our Ross, ND site. The role involves hands-on work outdoors in all weather conditions, loading/unloading railcars, operating equipment, and contributing to safe and efficient railcar movement.
We are open to training candidates of all experience levels.
Once trained, employees have opportunities to travel to other Railserve locations within the region to support operations.
What you'd be doing:
- Inspects locomotive before operating to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and other supplies.
- Receives starting signal from foreman or helper and moves controls, such as throttle and airbrakes, to move locomotive.
- Interprets train orders, train signals, and rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety regulations, operating procedures, and switching schedule.
- Assists crew leader in training new employees.
- Observes track to detect obstructions.
- Prepares reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays.
- Lubricates moving parts of locomotive.
- Handle train equipment in a safe manner using independent or automatic brakes.
- Operation of hand or ground throw switches, derails, gates, etc.
- Control movement of equipment by radio, hands, and lantern.
- Apply and release hand brakes to secure or move equipment.
- Handling air hoses, wheel chocks, coupling and uncoupling of rail cars.
- Must wear required personal protective equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
High school diploma or equivalent required
Military experience helpful
All experience levels welcome — training provided
Dependable and punctual, with reliable transportation
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and active listening skills
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Frequent standing and walking
Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, or crawling
Ability to lift and move heavy items
Full range of vision required: distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, focus
Industrial outdoor environment
Moderate to heavy physical activity
Use of hand tools and power tools
Must follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE
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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 [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
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