Trackmobile Operator

Position: Track mobile Operator (6:45am to 7:00pm)
Description

Pay Rate:
Min: $18.50 Max: $22.50

Summary

Drives Track mobile, interpreting train orders, train signals, and railroad rules and regulations, while loading raw shelled peanuts, peanut oil, or meal into bulk railcars and then moving those loaded rail cars to the staging area for the railroad to transport our Peanut Products by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform all job duties with health safety and food safety as the number one priority.
• Operates the Track mobile safely, effectively, and efficiently in the movement of railcars.
• The operator will adhere to the Track mobile Standard Operating Procedures to perform his or her duties.
• Track mobile operators will utilize proper braking techniques, coupling, and uncoupling to properly get on and off the tracks and rail switches.
• Talk with team members by radio, signals, or other means to give and receive rail car operation information.
• Operate Track mobile in a safe and efficient manner.
• Understand train signals, radio communications, and railroad rules.
• Signal crew members for train movement using hands, flags, lamps, and engine whistles.
• Read and understand safety instructions, rules, and timetables.
• Apply and release hand brakes.
• Couple and uncouple air hose connections between cars.
• Drive Track mobile within Premium Peanut rail yard to couple, uncouple, or switch railroad cars.
• Inspect Track mobile before and after use to ensure proper operation.
• Inspect the condition of rail cars.
• Inspect track for defects such as broken rails and switch malfunctions.
• Observe fluid and air levels along with monitoring gauges in order to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Operate and control Track mobile to transport and shunt cars at the Premium Peanut site.
• Operate railcars to transport peanut products.
• Operate track switches to change the routing of rail cars.
• Perform routine repair and maintenance duties.
• Help in aligning drawbars, and using available equipment to lift, pull, or push on the drawbars.
• Pull knuckles to open them for coupling.
• Read switching instructions and daily car schedules to determine work to be performed or
• receive orders from the Production Management Team.
• Receive, relay, and act upon instructions and inquiries from Production Management Team.
• Report arrival and departure times, delays, and work order completion.
• Signal crew members for the movement of the Track mobile, using lanterns, hand signals, radios, or telephones.
• Spot cars for loading and unloading at Shelling and Oil plants.
• Inspects Track mobile before running to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and other supplies.
• Moves controls, such as throttle and airbrakes, to drive Track mobile.
• Interprets railroad rules and regulations to drive Track mobile, following safety regulations and time schedule.
• Prepares reports to explain accidents and delays.
• Lubricates moving parts of Track mobile.

Competencies

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Works well in group problem-solving situations.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures;
  Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Judgement - Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process;
  Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Use equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for the position and is well-groomed.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or…