Assistant Railroad Engineer [PHL]

Employer:  Pacific Harbor Line
Location:  WILMINGTON, CA

Position Summary 

U.S. Military Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply; military experience may provide effective experience as a substitute for previous railroad experience.
No experience is required; however experienced rail roaders are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Summary: Assists in safe movement of freight trains and switching of rail cars for various customers.
Pay: Pay rates are exact as specified by the union contract; there are no ranges. $25.00/hr. while in training. $31.34/hr. after training is completed.

 

Benefits:

  • Home every night.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical/dental care [employees pay approximately 11% of total premium cost.]
  • Federal railroad retirement program [for more information about railroad retirement please go to www.rrb.gov.].
  • FREE telemedicine,
  • paid holidays, vacation and personal days,
  • 401k retirement plan with company match, and
  • company paid life insurance.

Qualifications 

· Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
· Must be able to take and pass a comprehension test administered by computer/web portal.
· Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
· Must successfully pass the pre-employment process which includes a criminal history background check, physical exam, physical capabilities test, and an alcohol/drug screen consisting of breath, urine and hair follicle testing.
· Must have or apply for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), at the applicant’s expense, before commencement of training. Must maintain a TWIC for continued employment at PHL.
· Must be able to effectively comprehend and follow written and oral instructions, including safety rules and regulations.
· Must have effective communication skills and be able to pass all required written exams.

Responsibilities 

· Switch, deliver and pickup freight railcars at various port locations.
· Ride sides of moving rail cars, climb ladders, operate track switches.
· Complete documentation for hazardous materials.
· Keep accurate records of time and work performed as required by federal regulation.
· Use two-way radios and cell phone, and drive company vehicles.
· Various other tasks as assigned.

Work Environment 

· Four weeks of classroom training and eight to twelve weeks of field training.
· The work is performed outside in all types of weather.
· Work assignments may be scheduled at varying shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays, within a 24/7/365 operation.
· Environment may include fumes, dust, pollen, vibration, noise and engine exhaust.
· Walking long distances on uneven surfaces and gravel.

Salary

Pay rates are exact as specified by the union contract; there are no ranges. $25.00/hr. while in training. $31.34/hr. after training is completed.

Benefits

 

Excellent benefits including

  • Home every night
  • federal railroad retirement program [for more information about railroad retirement please go to www.rrb.gov.].
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical/dental care [employees pay approximately 11% of total premium cost.
  • FREE telemedicine.
  • paid holidays, vacation and personal days.
  • 401k retirement plan with company match.
  • company paid life insurance.

Voluntary benefits include:

  • vision coverage,
  • supplemental life insurance
  • long-term disability. 
How to Apply

Send a copy of your resume in either a pdf or word format to phl-hr@anacostia.com.