Carman Operator II

Overview

Join our Railway Operations team at the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel! Why Railway operations? All aboard for an exciting career! Join our team as a Train Carman Operator and be an essential part of keeping the trains rolling smoothly and safely. From inspecting and maintaining railcars to ensuring top‑notch operations, you'll play a key role in the transportation process. If you’re detail‑oriented, love working with your hands, and are ready for a fast‑paced, rewarding job, we want YOU on board!

This position is responsible for performing mechanical inspections, maintenance, and repairs, and is required to safely operate company vehicles and equipment such as; genie lift to clean exterior and windows and pump truck to empty waste holding tanks and fill fresh water tanks.

• Free gym and pool access
• Free train tickets
• Exclusive retail and dining discounts at GCR and other Xanterra properties
• Generous benefit program including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and more!

• Fully understand and support Xanterra’s Mission Statement, Cultural Pillars, Community Commitment and Core Values.
• Work safely and efficiently without injury to self, co-workers, passengers, or the public. Work safely without causing damage to property or equipment.
• Visually inspect machinery or equipment to determine if it meets minimum requirements of safety operation, and customer service levels.
• Responsible for reporting items that require maintenance or repair promptly.
• Responsible for filling freshwater tanks and draining wastewater systems using a mechanical pump truck.
• Certifies and safely operates company vehicles such as mechanical pumper truck, trash truck, gene lift, sky track, and forklift.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on railroad equipment to maintain safety and proper operating standards.
• Maintains proper care and use of materials, test equipment, machines, and hand tools normally associated with assigned job.
• Operate various designs of manual track switches and derails in order to change the route of railroad equipment. Check switch points and derails to make sure the switch or derail is properly aligned.
• Observe/monitor track conditions such as broken rails, defective switches or signals, track obstructions, weather-related problems, etc. Also observe/monitor railroad right-of-way, passing trains, vehicular traffic at crossings, position of switches, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must possess a valid and clear Arizona Driver's License and comply with GCR Special Instructions and the Xanterra/GCR Vehicle Policy.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.

• Previous experience in trade work.
• Previous experience working with heavy equipment.
• First Aid/CPR certification.

• Heavy work, lifting and pulling up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds on a rare basis.
• Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/balance/climb on an consistent basis.
• Walking long distances over uneven terrain.
• Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis.