Crew Leader (Rail)

Acumed, Inc.

Ironton, OH


Railserve, US

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating switch crews in the movement and placement of rail cars in a rail yard.

What you'd be doing:

  • Oversees the work assigned to the crew ensuring that it is completed in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; providing performance input.
  • Operate electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives.
  • Interpret train orders, signals, and rules and regulations.
  • Transport freight; timely and correct switching and placement of rail cars.
  • Communicates frequently with the yard coordinator reporting the progress of the crew's work.
  • Trains new employees on procedures and policies.
  • Plan and direct movement of rail cars.
  • Coordinate the movements with plant facility personnel to provide required service.
  • Interprets railroad signals, rules and regulations, following safety regulations and switching schedule.
  • Observes track to detect obstructions or defects.
  • Prepares reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays.
  • Lubricates moving parts of locomotive.
  • Ability to handle railroad equipment in a safe manner using manually operated brakes.
  • Must wear required personal protective equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

A little about who we are looking for:

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • 1+ years supervisory experience preferred
  • High School diploma (or equivalent)
  • Military experience helpful

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Must be extremely dependable and punctual in attendance; must have reliable transportation to work every day.
  • Good communication skills; Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.
  • Ability to assess multiple tasks and develop a plan to complete them in a timely manner.
  • Must have the ability to work well with others as part of a team.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Environmental Conditions

  • Moderate to heavy physical effort involved. Lifts and carries necessary equipment to car to perform operation.
  • Climbs, walks, and balances on top of car.
  • Uses hand tools, power tools, and equipment
  • Must follow prescribed safety rules to avoid possible injury.

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Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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