Railroad Operator

TMS International - Industrial Railroad Conductor / Locomotive Engineer

Location: SSAB Site - Axis, Alabama

Career Opportunity

Join one of the largest industrial railroad operations on the Gulf Coast. TMS International is seeking safety-focused railroad professionals to support rail operations at the SSAB steel mill in Axis, Alabama. Candidates with previous railroad experience will receive first hiring consideration. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid training, and dual certification opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

First preference will be given to candidates with previous railroad experience including Conductor, Locomotive Engineer, Class I, Short Line, or Industrial Railroad operations, switching, air brakes, train handling, and railcar inspections.

Training and Certification

Selected employees will be trained and qualified as both Railroad Conductors and Locomotive Engineers. Paid training, classroom instruction, field mentoring, operational qualification, and certification testing will be provided by TMS International.

Responsibilities

* Perform switching operations safely and efficiently

* Protect train and locomotive movements

* Line and secure switches

* Couple and uncouple railcars

* Apply and release hand brakes

* Conduct railcar and locomotive inspections

* Operate locomotives when qualified

* Follow company safety rules and operating procedures

* Work in a heavy industrial steel mill environment

* Support customer service and production requirements

Hiring Philosophy

Railroad experience is strongly preferred and will receive first hiring consideration; however, exceptional candidates from manufacturing, logistics, heavy equipment, military, mining, and other industrial backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Short Term Disability

TMS International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or other characteristics protected by law.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person