Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters jobs in Missouri

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters supervises and coordinates activities of switch-engine crew engaged in switching railroad cars within yard of railroad, industrial plant, or similar location to facilitate loading and unloading of trains. Required to complete specific trade school courses and possess necessary certifications. Being a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters is familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Works under general supervision. Additionally, Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Railroad Bridge Construction Foreman
  • Koppers Railroad Structures
  • Missouri, MO FULL_TIME
  • The KRS team is looking for a dynamic individual that is highly self-motivated, with strong communication and collaboration skills to lead one of our mobile bridge construction crews. * This position involves continuous travel from job to job throughout the United States*

    KRS has a strong safety culture and is a trusted partner with the railroad industry. We have been building careers for over 60 years and offer competitive wages with a rich benefits package.

    Compensation

    The starting wage for this role will be between $92,000 and $114,000 per year to commensurate with experience. Our daily Lodging Allowance begins at $550 per week.

    Job Responsibilities

    Manage daily operations at job site, to include:

    o Supervision of crew (5-8 employees) along with subcontractors

    o Lead daily job briefings and safety meetings

    o Understand and work in accordance with the overall project schedule

    o Oversee earthwork (access road, crane pad, final grading of site, etc.)

    o Ensure proper setup, safe operation, and inspection of equipment such as Forklift, Crane, Excavator, etc.

    o Proficient with basic survey equipment for bridge and site layout

    o Assembly, operation, and recordkeeping (tonnage) associated with piledriving

    • Work together with Project Manager on a daily basis to communicate production goals and quality specifications of work, discuss concerns that have surfaced (around people, resources and methods, material or equipment use, extra or out of scope work), and ideas to help team achieve project goals
    • Participate in planning resources and methods for bridge construction project
    • Accurately report crew work hours and complete daily production report
    • Monitor and manage crew productivity. Ensure ongoing efforts are made to improve productivity
    • Understand and follow company policies and procedures
    • Enforce company safety policies and ensure industry safety regulations are adhered to
    • Exercise proper care, maintenance, and operation of company equipment
    • Consult engineer approved plans and Job Portfolio to carry out and coordinate daily activities
    • Work in collaboration with all departments (Engineering, Operations, HR, Safety, etc.)
    • Support the Koppers ZeroHarm safety culture by collaborating with the Safety Department
    • Monitor crew compliance with all DOT regulations (E-logs, truck inspection, fuel records, etc.)

    Requirements

    • Ability to operate a large range of power tools (pneumatic, electric, hydraulic)
    • Knowledgeable in setup and inspection of various types of scaffolding
    • 3-5 years of construction and pile driving experience
    • Experience reading engineer approved plans and specifications
    • Supervisory experience directing and organizing work crew
    • Basic computer/electronics knowledge to support daily use of smartphone, laptop, etc. for completing reports and communicating
    • Proven experience with and willingness to focus on safety policies, procedures, and regulations
    • Effective communication skills and the ability to work as a team to jointly carry out assigned tasks
    • Current Driver’s License with a favorable driving record (Class A CDL preferred)
    • Experience with and ability to work at heights
    • Ability to gain Erailsafe clearance
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Welding and heavy equipment operation experience is a plus

    Benefits
    Koppers Railroad Structures offers an outstanding benefits package that includes the following:

    • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • 401k Plan with company match
    • Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Bereavement Leave
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Travel Assistance Program, to encourage work/life balance through personal travel accounts
    • Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Dependent)
    • Paid Short Term Disability Leave
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Wellness Program Incentives
    • Company provided PPE, equipment, tooling, vehicles, and transportation

    Physical Demands

    • This position involves heavy lifting of up to 70 pounds; long hours of standing, walking, and climbing on remote jobsites; detailed work with hands and fingers using machinery and controls; grabbing, reaching, and push/pull tasks; balancing, sometimes while stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Jobsites can be noisy with sounds of machinery and moving trains so raised voices may need to be used to hear. Ability to read and write are required as the position involves completion of information and forms.

    Work Environment

    • This position involves routine exposure to outside weather conditions and involves working around moving mechanical parts with vibration. Work is performed at heights of up to 300'.
    • Occasional work around fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals as well as sources of electricity
    • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

    Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local law

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $30.75 per hour

    Expected hours: No less than 50 per week

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Referral program
    • Vision insurance

    Experience level:

    • 3 years
    • 4 years
    • 5 years

    Schedule:

    • 10 hour shift
    • 12 hour shift
    • 8 hour shift
    • Overtime
    • Weekends as needed

    Work Location: On the road

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Railroad Engineer
  • Saint Louis Zoo Openings
  • Saint Louis, MO PART_TIME
  • Provide a welcoming environment and offering a safe recreational and educational experience on the Zooline Railroad and employee shuttles. Duties include light maintenance, cleaning and driving the tr...
  • Just Posted

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Railroad Laborer
  • Pacific Rail Services
  • Chesterfield, MO FULL_TIME
  • NO CDL REQUIRED - Entry Level - On the Job TrainingWe are hiring immediately for this position at 2 railyards in the Fairmont City and Lindenwood areas in a recession proof industry! This is an entry ...
  • Just Posted

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Railroad Laborer
  • Musselman & Hall Contractors LLC
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: LaborerResponsibilities:- Perform physical labor tasks as directed by the Superintendents and Management- Load and unload materials and equipment- Operate hand tools and power tools as requ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Railroad Conductor or Engineer
  • Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation (SPRING)
  • Saint Louis, MO FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Job Description Position Summary The conductor / engineer position will be to control and coordinate the train movements while switching railcars whether in the yard of a railroad, ind...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Railroad Laborer (FT)
  • Rail Management Services
  • Chesterfield, MO FULL_TIME
  • NO CDL REQUIRED - Entry Level - On the Job TrainingWe are hiring immediately for this position at 2 railyards in the Fairmont City and Lindenwood areas in a recession proof industry! This is an entry ...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Assistant Conductor
  • karier.co
  • Des Moines, IA
  • **Assistant Conductor** NJ Transit - Newark, NJ Job details Job Type Full-time Full Job Description **Forbes List of Ame...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Train Crew - La Grande, OR
  • Union Pacific Railroad Company
  • La Grande, OR
  • Reference Number: 801 Department: Transportation Closing Date: Apply early as this job may be filled at any time. Most c...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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**$5,000 SIGNING BONUS** Train Conductor - Ottumwa, IA (Class Date: March 2022)
  • Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
  • * Req ID: 89340 * Department: Operations Southern Division * Job Type: Full-Time * Position Type: Union * Location: Ottu...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Train Conductor - St. Paul, MN
  • Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
  • **Conductor Training Class - No Experience Required!** Canadian Pacific (CP) is currently hiring Conductor Trainees for ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Conductor
  • Acp Advisornet
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • CompanyIndiana & Ohio Railway Company (IORY) Industry Operations & Logistics Location Cincinnati , OH SUMMARY: The perso...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Railway Conductor
  • J.D. Irving, Limited
  • ** Railway Conductor** **** New **Maine Northern Railway** is currently seeking applications for a **Railway Conductor**...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Conductor
  • Herzog Contracting Corp.
  • location TransitAmerica Services, Inc./Alternate Concepts Inc. a Joint Venture (TASI/ACI) is currently seeking **a Condu...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Train Attendant
  • Florida East Coast Industries, LLC
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • ** Train Attendant** **Job Category****:** Guest Services **Requisition Number****:** TRAIN002034 Showing 1 location **J...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Missouri is landlocked and borders eight different states as does its neighbor, Tennessee. No state in the U.S. touches more than eight. Missouri is bounded by Iowa on the north; by Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee across the Mississippi River on the east; on the south by Arkansas; and by Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska (the last across the Missouri River) on the west. Whereas the northern and southern boundaries are straight lines, the Missouri Bootheel protrudes southerly into Arkansas. The two largest rivers are the Mississippi (which defines the eastern boundary of the state) and the Misso...
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