Seaboard Marine Careers

Description

• 401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
• Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance 
• Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off 
• Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays

• Must have one (1) years of industry related experience as locomotive engineer Or, in lieu of experience, two (2) years as switch operator
• Must be able to understand operating and safety rules prescribed by FRA (Federal Railroad Administration)
• Must understand and follow all railroad signals, speed limits, and general regulations
• Must successfully complete Locomotive Engineer Training & Licensing examinations, to receive company-issued engineer’s license within 90 days from hire
• Must have clean and valid DL (Drivers License)
• Must be able to read, write, and speak Intermediate English
• Must have the ability to function effectively in a fast paced, team oriented work environment 
• Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees
• Must have the ability to think logically, follow procedures, instructions and make sound decisions
• Must be able to work (flexible hours) extended hours including nights, overtime, weekends and holidays; may only work 12 hours per day as required by FRA (Federal Railroad Administration)

• Perform all functions in accordance with operation and safety guidelines
• Follow the Railroad Rules and Regulations as required by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) , Department of Transportation (DOT), & Jacintoport to assure the a safe operations
• Inspect all equipment on engine, such as brakes, oil, water, and lights to assure that locomotive is operational in compliance with Federal safety standards prior to movement
• Conduct  brake examinations test each time before operating locomotive
• Walk rail track daily and report any detected damage or defective equipment such as broken rail or defective track 
• Communicate with the PTRA (Port Terminal Railroad Association) to request and obtain granted approval track time, document time granted accordingly
• Operate locomotive back and forth to switch and couple empty or loaded railcars, boxcars, and hoppers by operating the air brakes, throttle, and other equipment
• Maintain communicating with Switch Operator using hand and safety signals or two-way hand-held radio when coupling and uncoupling railcars or when railcar distance notification is needed 
• Maintain communication with the Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineer (DSLE) to verify what railcars or hoppers are going to be moved throughout the day for the Bags or Resin Warehouse
• Complete inspection documents and define all service hours performed on locomotive on a daily basis
• Ensure that documentation, including procedure manuals and logbooks are in locomotive and available for staff to use
• Perform designated switch task of assembling and breaking empty or full railcars, boxcars, and hoppers
• Perform Operator-Brake Switch functions
•  Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and awareness of surroundings (i.e. vehicles, equipment, etc.) at all times

• Provide support to the PTRA (Port Terminal Railroad Association), opening and closing railcar doors
• Provide support to the Security front gate by escorting visitors and employees utilizing golf cart, patrolling facility, scanning incoming and outgoing cargo and employee badges, verifying cargo paperwork, searching vehicles, providing facility directions, and directing traffic 
• Train new employees on the Brake-Switch and Engineer functions
• Operate forklift to move oil barrels to designated area
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Subject to physical and/or DOT screening is required along with other tests as applicable
• The employee is continuously required to sit (while driving), grasp, and exercise eye-hand coordination and eye-hand-foot coordination.
• The employee is continuously required to climb in and out of the equipment. 
• The employee is frequently required to grasp, exercise repetitive wrist motion, and finger movement
• The employee is frequently required to ascend and descend ladders and steps two feet wide and should not have a fear of heights 
• The employee frequently is required to talk and/or hear
• The employee is continuously required to stand and walk 
• The employee is occasionally required, bend forward, twist, and reach overhead  
• The employee must occasionally push/pull, lift and/or move up to from 110 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

• Report safety hazards
• Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage
• Wear appropriate PPE as instructed by immediate supervisor
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules
• Refuse any unsafe task or operation
• Participate in safety meetings and training
• Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their coworkers

• Receives direct supervision from the Terminal Security & RR Coordinator/DSLE and exercises supervision over various employee groups to which he/she will be assigned.

• Exposure all possible outdoor environmental factors, such as extreme heat, rain, wind and high humidity during day and night shifts
• The employee is continuously exposed to dust, fumes, and airborne particles
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high
• Moderate vibration with use of hydraulic seating system 

• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position
• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
• If an applicant with a disability is unable or limited in their ability to use or access our online application center as a result of their disability, they can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]