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Locomotive Engineer
Company: Ellis & Eastern Department: Railroad
Location: Sioux Falls, SD Hiring Manager: Molly J Smith
Closing Date: 12/31/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country, and we are growing! Our team is made up of hard-working people who work safely and deliver high-quality results to our customers – and we are looking for more!

This position is with our Railroad company, Ellis & Eastern.

Role Overview:

Operates diesel-electric locomotive, interpreting train orders, train signals, and railroad rules and regulations, to transport freight. Receives starting signal from brakeman and moves controls, such as throttle and airbrakes, to operate locomotive. Interprets train orders, train signals and railroad rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety regulations and time schedule. Loads and unloads freight cars.

Typical hours during our Production season are M-F 6am-4pm. Typical hours during Maintenance season are M-F 6am-3pm.
Minimum Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will have:

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificate of Qualified Locomotive Engineer for Train Service Engineer required. Current certification is preferred, but expired certification is acceptable if issued within the past eight (8) years.
How To Apply
Knife River, Ellis & Eastern & Rail to Road are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Mail completed application to Knife River, 1500 North Sweetman Place, Box 84140, Sioux Falls, SD 57118-4140

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
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Knife River is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

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