Job Title:
Locomotive Engineer - Olive Branch, MS
Company: R.J. Corman
Location: Olive Branch, MS
Created: 2026-04-13
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
R. J. Corman Railroad Company is seeking safety minded Locomotive Engineers to join our team in Olive Branch, MS. Responsibilities: * Assists in all phases of the safe daily operation of trains. * Operates equipment according to company policies, procedures, and practices. * Will operate track switches, couple cars and work on trains in yard operations. * Will move and align various parts of rail equipment to create or build trains. * Multi-tasking - must be able to perform several tasks safely that will require pulling, controlling, and maneuvering onto and off of equipment. * Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars * Increasing responsibilities expected and required, including the ability to handle Conductor duties. * Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Must be safety-minded and have basic reading and math skills. Must have the ability to develop teamwork and work with all levels of personnel in achieving train-handling objectives. Must be able to give and receive instructions over radio. Physical Requirements: * Able to perform physical strenuous work * Requires constant standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing in a safe manner * Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching * Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80lbs * Able to push and pull with up to 150lbs of force * Performs duties in primarily outside environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment. Frequent exposure to weather elements. * Must be able to successfully pass background, drug test, and physical capacity test. Benefits: R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following: * Railroad Retirement benefits * Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment) * Company paid life insurance * Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance * Voluntary identity theft protection * Flexible spending account benefits * Paid maternity leave * 8 paid holidays * Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment) * Employee Assistance Program * 401K retirement savings plan * Work boot allowance * Employee referral program * Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.