Locomotive Operator
Date: Jun 18, 2025
Location: Blytheville, AR, US, 72315
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Yamato Steel
Location: Blytheville, AR, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.
Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.
Basic Job Functions:
The role of a Locomotive Operator includes but is not limited to receiving and switching inbound trains and building outbound trains for BNSF. This also includes servicing the satellite companies and various parts of the Mill. The Locomotive Operator will work rotating shifts and scheduled/unscheduled overtime including nights, weekends, and holidays and outside in extreme weather conditions. The Locomotive Operator is responsible for keeping accurate records, handling multiple responsibilities with minimum supervision, performing port car and track inspections, meeting deadlines and working well with our customers. Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
Minimum Requirements:
- 140 hours of locomotive experience
Detailed Selection Criteria:
- Judgement/Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Accountability - Displays responsibilities in their own work habits without follow up from supervisor.
- Communication Skills - The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information and ideas clearly and with precision to achieve individual and team goals/objectives.
- Teamwork - Working well with other teammates to effectively achieve a common goal.
- Organizing, Planning, & Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, strategically organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team.
- Initiative - Being proactive with seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Problem Solving - Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Dependability - Being reliable and responsible with attendance and job performance and committed to fulfilling obligations.
Preferences:
- Prior locomotive operations experience
- Scanner and computer experience
- Track and rail experience
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Jonesboro
Nearest Secondary Market: Memphis