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Glovisusa

West Point VPC Team - Locomotive Operator

Glovisusa, New York, New York, United States

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Glovis America - West Point, West Point, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM | Expires Friday, July10, 2026 at 9:59 AM

COME BE A PART OF OUR EXCELLENT TEAM!

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!!

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Secondary

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

Terary

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.

Skills

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

Education & Experience

HS Diploma/G.E.D

Required

2-5 years of direct experience

Rail Operations

Required

Physical Requirements

Stand/Walk

Drive

Lift/Carry up to 25lbs

Push/Pull

Working and Environmental Conditions 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

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of skills and abilities required to do the job. Glovis America, Inc. reserves the right to alter and change this job description at any time without notice based on business needs.

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