A Veteran Railroad Service Company
3 Step Railroad Services
We want to keep it simple as your one stop shop. 3 Step Railroad Services will perform all facility and intra-plant rail switching services (spotting cars, loading, pulling empties or loads as well as 24/7 on demand switching services. 3 Step will have railcars ready for the carriers to pick up as well as perform safety inspections on cars with the necessary class one air tests (we are certified locomotive engineers and switchmen/conductors). Carriers would either pick up or set out as we don't go out on the main line. No more waiting on a switch at the behest of the railroad, no waiting on crew changes because of their hours of service and stoppage of facility operations; rail facility personnel can be tasked to do other jobs within the plant. 3 Step also provides staffing of railroad candidates for temporary or permanent placement as well as other railroad crafts. We can also perform all railroad training aspects, operations, track inspection, and make recommendations for repairs and maintenance to include rail switches. Our guys can be used as an onsite contingency to fill in for personnel shortages as well as increases in railroad operational demands.
The Benefits of Our Services...
The Goal...
Railroad professionals comprised of seasoned veteran locomotive engineers and conductors/switchmen banded together to deliver a team approach to providing diverse, freelance railroader service to the railroad industry. We have kept ourselves abreast of the regulations applicable to the industry and have current certifications (FRA parts 240 and 242) to validate our claims. Our team has full knowledge of the scope of work and the capabilities that are required to carry out the duties as it relates to the assignment in an efficient manner. Switching is the heartbeat of the railroad culture that every locomotive engineer or conductor/switchman has been involved in or is involved in at one point or another in his or her career and numerous occasions.
The Solution...
As a switching operation, train placement, safe movement of rail cars, locomotive inspection, operation of locomotive engines and rail cars inside the facility.
Ensure that proper safety equipment is always worn while at job sites.
Ability to receive and communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly and courteously.
Ability to move and maneuver quickly to avoid any danger within the work area.
Ability to control signaling devices to provide clear, positive guidance to approaching trains and work area traffic.
Ability to understand and apply safe traffic control practices under various conditions/situations.
Ability to recognize dangerous situations and warn workers in sufficient time to avoid injury.
Responsible for safe and efficient operation of the locomotive
Operation of locomotive, which requires full mobility in seated position facing forward and to the side.
Requires the manipulation of throttle, brake, and other controls as well as interpreting gauges.
Must be able to manipulate valves and switches both inside and outside of the cab.
Apply as well as release handbrakes.
Ascends and descends steps and ladders to get on and off equipment.
Takes directions from conductors and brakemen.
Line switches, coupling cars, lacing air hoses as well as all tasks associated with working on freight
trains.
Services the locomotive (brake shoes, oil, sand and fuel).
Move trains safely in the yards and over the road.
Ability to work a non-standard 40-hour work week (train crews are always on-call)
Be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions – including snow, ice, rain, cold and heat – and be expected to work various hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
Must be able to use a computer.
Other duties as assigned.
Join Our Team...
Your company will attain skilled, seasoned, certified railroad workers with extreme emphasis on safety to perform job tasks. In addition to the workers, there are also tax breaks for employment of military veterans (Worker Opportunity Tax Credit) for the company. We offer a minimum of a three-month on-site contract with option to extend the contract term. Depending on the length of the contract, the contractor will have the right to hire on permanently if the client chooses so without any fees or penalties. If our services are cut short or no longer needed within the contract agreement, the client must pay the contractor and 3 Step Railroad Service LLC three weeks of all fees and rates from the day that services are no longer needed. Some items, such as lodging, can be negotiated as we want your business.
If you are interested in becoming a member of our team, please "click here" to submit your resume and certification below and someone will reach back out to you to discuss further.