West Point VPC Team - Locomotive Operator

Overview

About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc. GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries.

We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

Safely operate locomotive including (a) proper performance of beginning and ending shift duties with respect to locomotive maintenance; (b) switching and spotting railcars including ensuring proper length and distance of railcars to be loaded; (c) pulling in/setting off railcars for loading and pickup; and (d) ensuring both person and team adherence to American Association of Railroads safety policies and procedures.

• Inspect locomotives to ensure adequate fuel, sand, water, and other required supplies are properly stocked and ready for use and provide report of fuel levels for locomotives to management
• Confirm all procedure manuals, logbooks, and other necessary documents are in the operator's cab and available for use
• Confirm all safety equipment required by the American Association of Railroads is in place and ready for use
• Test locomotives including brakes (certified A1 brake test), horns, etc. to ensure locomotive is mechanically sound and in good working order
• Visually inspect locomotive for damage or defects
• Power down locomotives
• Tie down locomotives securely using handbrakes and chocks
• Ensure gate to yard/campus is closed and locked
• Maintain cleanliness of locomotives including removing all trash

• Properly spot loading pads to allow efficient loading of inventory
• Build train, including assembling sections of railcars and by coupling and de-coupling individual railcars according to schedule and placing on designated outbound track for CSX pickup
• Perform A1 certified brake test on outbound. Switch cars between maintenance tracks and loading pads as necessary
• Alert management to defective railcars and coordinate with Titan for such defective railcars to be removed for repair
• Coordinate with Titan when cars are moved onto or off of Titan controlled tracks
• Work in other Departments upon manager request
• Perform other duties as assigned by Rail Supervisor and Managers from other departments

• Perform in leadership role while operating locomotive including ensuring all American Association of Railroads safety policies and procedures are followed regarding operation of the locomotive and all aspects of railcar movement
• Verbally correct policy violations and/or poor performance of team members immediately
• Report all incidents of verbal correction, policy violations, and poor performance to management promptly on day of incident
• Immediately alert management to any mechanical, operational, or safety issues.

• Ability to speak, read, write, and otherwise effectively communicate in English
• Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions in an efficient manner
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team environments; comfortable assuming leadership role in team environments
• Knowledge of and ability to perform basic locomotive maintenance

• HS Diploma/G.E.D Required
• 2-5 years of direct experience
• Rail Operations Required

• Stand/Walk
• Drive
• Lift/Carry up to 25lbs
• Push/Pull

This position works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting at West Point, GA

• Exposure to loud noises from vehicles and heavy machinery
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to chemicals/fumes

• High School Diploma Preferred, but NOT Required
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Company Paid Employee Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 14 paid Company Holidays
• 80 Hours of Vacation
• 40+ Hours of Sick (Differing sick policy for CA, details provided in offer letter)
• 401K w/ GENEROUS Match
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• Eligible for Auto Allowance of $300 per Month
• Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement of up to $50.00 Per Month
• Eligible to Receive Referral Bonuses
• Team Wear Including Safety Shoes
• Eligible for Discretionary Bonus Annually
• Years of Service Awards, Employee Assistance Program, Frequent Employee Appreciation Events & More!!

Note
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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Glovis America, Inc. reserves the right to alter and change this job description at any time without notice based on business needs.