AK Steel

Silver Bay Railroad Operations

Northshore Mining - Silver Bay Full time

Location: Silver Bay, MN

Cleveland Cliffs has immediate openings for Silver Bay Railroad Operations located at the Plant Facility in Silver Bay. The primary function of this position is to operate trains and maintain the track structure.  It requires self-direction and the willingness to work effectively as part of a team.  This position requires a person willing to work varied schedules and overtime as needed.  Position involves 12-hour shifts on a rotating basis and working unsupervised and outdoors.

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Complete work assignments in the railroad with minimal supervision in the yard or on the tails line.
  • Responsibilities may include assignments in train operations and track maintenance.
  • Must be self-directed and able to learn and follow directions.
  • Will be required to become a certified locomotive engineer.
  • Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Recent heavy equipment operating experience required.  
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be willing to accept assignments in all any area of mine railroad operations.
  • Must be able to work outdoors, often working alone and unsupervised.
  • Must be able to respond to unusual or emergency circumstances when off-shift, and work a reasonable amount of department overtime.
  • Excellent safety record.
  • Excellent attendance record.
  • Must meet vision requirements (specific to determining colors).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Railroad operating (locomotive) operating experience is preferred.
  • Completion of a certified railroad training program from a college is preferred.

The pay range for this role is $30.72/hour to $45.31/hour.

Please note that all applicants must meet the physical requirements of the position by the close of the posting period. 

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more. 

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.