Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters jobs in Minnesota

Northshore Mining Company Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for Railroad Operations. The primary function of this position is to operate trains and maintain the track structure.

It requires self-direction and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. This position requires a person to work varied schedules and overtime as needed.

The position involves 12-hour shifts on a rotating basis and working unsupervised and outdoors. This position will be located at the Silver Bay Plant or Babbitt Mine Site.

Summary of Responsibilities :

• Learn, operate under, and safely apply Railroad Operating Rules and Special Instructions specific to NSM Railroad.
• Complete work assignments in the Railroad (Railroad Yard, Mainline Train, Tails Train, and Track Maintenance) with minimal supervision.
• Responsible for the safe operation of locomotives, track equipment, and yard equipment.
• Demonstrated excellence in safety performance.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Must be 18 years old; High School Diploma or GED required.
• Recent Heavy Equipment experience required.
• Must have the ability to learn, understand, and operate locomotive engines, track equipment, and yard equipment.
• Must be flexible with work assignments; will assist other departments as needed and required.
• Must have an exceptional work ethic, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work in a self-directed team environment.
• Must be an effective communicator.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, often working alone and unsupervised.
• Must be able to respond to unusual or emergency circumstances when off-shift, and work a reasonable amount of department overtime.
• Must meet vision requirements (specific to determining colors).
• Must meet the physical requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Railroad operating experience.
• Completion of a certified railroad program.
• 2-year post-secondary degree or 4-year post-secondary degree, OR 4-years full-time military, OR 2 years of directly related full-time work experience.
• Work experience in an industrial environment.
• Recent heavy equipment operating experience.
• Excellent attendance record.

Successful candidates will need to pass a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen; background check, and other pre-employment testing.

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America.

The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing.

We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more!

Last updated : 2024-05-01