Full job description

Cleveland-Cliffs, Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad in Negaunee, MI has an immediate opportunity for an Oiler/Laborer (Hostler) position in our Maintenance of Equipment (MOE) department at our Negaunee, MI location. This role is responsible for safely and efficiently operating mechanical equipment and locomotives as well as general housekeeping of locomotives and work areas. Our ideal candidate will be accountable for safe & efficient work and operating practices, likes to work hard, is self-driven, goal oriented and resilient. Most importantly, will demonstrate a safety conscious mindset. This position may be seasonal based on seniority due to the shipping season on the Great Lakes – shipping seasons typically run from mid/end of March through mid-January.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• General cleaning of work areas, including but not limited to: sweep, wash floors, pick up and clean up scrap, clean pits and sumps, clean offices, locker rooms, lavatories, and lunchrooms in and around work areas in diesel and car shops and trainmen’s building.
• Clean (including preparation of cleaning solutions) grease, dirt and other foreign matter from metal machinery, parts, filters and materials.
• Clean/clear switches, as needed.
• Fuel, sand, water, clean, wash, wipe engines and clean and supply locomotive cabs; attend fueling station.
• Operate conveying or blowing equipment; operate degreaser and/or filter machines; clean parts and other items. Operate mechanical equipment such as floor washers, sweepers, industrial vacuum cleaners, company fuel and supply trucks. Operate locomotives for servicing in and around diesel shop.
• Load, unload or haul scrap, trash and debris.
• Other duties as assigned.

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