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Railroad Crane Operator

Rail Management Services
Fairmont, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2024
We are hiring Crane Operators immediately to join our team in a recession-proof industry at the Fairmont City Rail terminal! This is a full time, permanent position with an essential business.  You'll be working for the #1 intermodal rail contractor in the United States!  Experience is required. This is a 24/7/365 operation  

Copy and Paste the below YouTube Video to watch what you'll be doing if you join our team! 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uriQMlaUUsI  (You can fast forward to the 2:08 mark)

Starting Rate of pay is $18.00

Shift will be discussed during the interview process.
Accept to work some holidays and every weekend.   

Benefits: (Medical benefits start after 60 days and the first of the month after that. Other benefits start after your 90-day probationary period).
  • Affordable Healthcare, Free Dental, cheap Vision Benefits.
  • Free Life Insurance.
  • 6 paid holidays, paid personal days.
  • $100 boot reimbursement.
  • 401K.
  • Yearly Raises.
  • Vacation Pay (received on yearly anniversary).
  • Weekly Pay.

Essential Responsibilities:
  •  Responsible for the daily operation of the overhead or side loader crane, while loading and unloading containers and trailers to railcars. This will include locking and unlocking container chassis, trailer hitches, IBC’s and bolsters.
  • Perform daily pre-inspection to verify the conditions of the tires, oil levels/leaks, hydraulics, lights, flashers, radio, damage and camera.  
  • Ensure all safety equipment is operating properly, including the location and condition of fire extinguisher.
  • Activate work assignments through the use of the on board computer system.
  • Be aware of your surroundings when operating loading equipment to ensure all processes are followed to maintain a safe and injury free work environment.
  • Ability to verify container, chassis and trailer numbers accurately.
  • Ensure clear communication is met with Ground Person and/or other personnel.  
  • From time to time, provide hostling and ground person activities to complement work conditions and volumes.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Applicants for the Crane Operator position must meet the general requirements for employment with the company, according to the Company hiring process which include:
  • Railroad Crane Experience is preferred.
  • Must possess a valid Driver's License
  • Must be able to pass a 7-year background check, a drug test and a Physical Capabilities Test.
  • No GED or High School Diploma required  

This job would be suitable for persons with prior railroad experience, prior railroad crane experience, and those with crane experience in other fields of work.  

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