Job Description
**Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission**
**Port Bienville Railroad**
Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission (Port Bienville Railroad) is looking to hire a Trainman (Includes brake\-person, switch\-person, and conductor). Hours are typically Monday through Friday 7a.m. to 3:30p.m. with some weekend, overtime and holidays as needed.
* **CANDIDATES INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION SHOULD EMAIL A RESUME TO SCOTT LAFONTAINE AT** ***SLAFONTAINE@HCPHC.MS***
The responsibilities of Trainman typically include rail car switching for on\-time car routing, rail car delivery and pickup; train spotting rail cars for loading and unloading; equipment inspections; communicating information concerning train movements and work orders; and assuring all acts are in compliance with company and industry rules and safety.
Work is constantly performed out of doors being exposed to all weather conditions. Applicants must be able to exert muscular strength sufficient to push/pull and lift/carry weights of up to 25 lbs. (frequently) and 50 lbs. (occasionally); and to assist in the infrequent movement of weights up to 83 lbs.; possess enough strength, coordination and balance to be able to step on and off of moving equipment at speeds of 3 mph or less; be able to walk frequently on ballast across uneven terrain for short distances, and infrequently for distances up to 1 mile at a time; must be able to climb stairs and ladders and hold on to a ladder while riding on a moving train; must be able to perform activities that frequently require bending or stooping.
***Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission (“HCPHC”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind:*** *HCPHC is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPHC are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. HCPHC will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.*
Work Remotely
* No
Job Type: Full\-time
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person