Careers
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Vermont Rail System has approximately 150 employees in various roles at locations in Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York.
Currently, we are focusing our efforts to fill openings in our:
*Train Service
*Maintenance of Way
*Mechanical Department
If you have an interest in working for VRS please fill out our application form below.
We have included some sample job descriptions below, please note that not all positions are open at this time.
Location: Rutland
Dispatcher Job Description:
The statements stated in this job description reflect the general details as necessary to describe the basic function, essential job duties/responsibilities, and job requirements typically required, and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of the job. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned; including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Job Description:
Required skills:
The statements stated in this job description reflect the general details as necessary to describe the basic function, essential job duties/responsibilities, and job requirements typically required, and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of the job. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned; including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Locomotive, Freight Car & MOW Mechanics Job Description:
Basic Qualifications:
Physical and Mental Demands:
Safety Commitment:
Safety is a very important part of this company and its operations. Safety is an individual responsibility as well as a team effort to prevent accidents and injuries. We work diligently to ensure the safety of our employees, customers and general public.
The statements stated in this job description reflect the general details as necessary to describe the basic function, essential job duties/responsibilities, and job requirements typically required, and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of the job. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned; including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
MOW Job Description:
The statements stated in this job description reflect the general details as necessary to describe the basic function, essential job duties/responsibilities, and job requirements typically required, and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of the job. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned; including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Location: Burlington & Chester, VT
Passenger Representative Duties:
Customer Service Duties:
Skills, Knowledge, and Mental Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
The statements stated in this job description reflect the general details as necessary to describe the basic function, essential job duties/responsibilities, and job requirements typically required, and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of the job. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned; including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Vermont Rail System Companies provide equal employment opportunities in recruitment, hiring, assignment, advancement, compensation, and retention to all candidates on the basis of their qualifications, abilities, and performance, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, or age and to qualified individuals with disabilities.
***Although the use of Marijuana and other Cannabis Products is legal in the State of Vermont, the VRS is Federally Regulated by the Federal Rail Administration, therefore all potential employees are required to pass a drug test before employment and will be subject to random drug testing throughout employment if hired.***
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