Patriot Rail Company

Patriot Rail is one of North America’s safest and most reliable rail and transportation services companies, helping to develop innovative solutions that create optimal value for our customers, stakeholders, and employees in the communities we serve.  Patriot Rail’s corporate headquarters is in beautiful Jacksonville, Florida.  Currently, we employ approximately 400 men and women from diverse backgrounds in multiple locations across the nation.

Patriot Rail operates 31 regional and short line freight railroads (including two properties with two railroads operating as one), a scenic rail excursion train, and two rail-related services companies with over 1,200 total rail miles across the United States.

Service capabilities include railcar storage, railcar repair and maintenance, railway clean-up and transfer, contract switching, transloading, engineering services, excursion railroads, real estate, and track access.

VISION
The Patriot Way! Do it right, do it well, and exceed expectations.

MISSION
We develop sustainable solutions and create value for customers, stakeholders and employees as the safest, most trusted transportation provider.

COME AND JOIN THE PATRIOT RAIL TEAM, WHERE ALL ARE WELCOME ABOARD

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Patriot Rail is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment treatment for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status or disability, and to comply voluntarily with the concept and practice of affirmative action. It is our goal to attract, hire, train and promote valuable people with diverse cultural and social backgrounds.

HARASSMENT-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT
It is Patriot Rail’s policy to ensure that all employees are provided with a work environment which is free of discrimination and sexual or other harassment. The Company’s position is that sexual harassment is a form of misconduct that undermines the integrity of the employment relationship. All employees are expected to be treated with respect, courtesy and tact.

DRUG-FREE WORKFORCE
It is the policy of Patriot Rail to maintain a workplace that is free of drugs and alcohol and to discourage drug and alcohol abuse by its employees. Substance abuse, on or off duty, is incompatible with health, safety, efficiency and success at the Company. All prospective employees may be required to take and pass a physical examination prior to employment. A drug and/or alcohol screen may be part of the physical examination.

COMPANY-PROVIDED BENEFITS
Patriot Rail provides a comprehensive package of benefits for its regular full-time employees. Some of the employee benefits offered include paid vacation and holidays, sick and bereavement leave, and health, dental, vision and disability insurance.

SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Patriot Rail has a vital interest in establishing and maintaining a safe work environment for its employees. We are committed to preventing workplace violence, as well as accidents and injuries. The Company provides field safety training and education to ensure that all employees are accountable for their own safety and the safety of their co-workers. In addition, a background check policy has been established to consider an applicant’s past record as part of the decision to offer employment.

HIGHEST STANDARD OF ETHICS
Patriot Rail is committed to promoting integrity and maintaining the highest standard of ethical conduct in all activities. Our reputation is founded on the personal integrity of our employees and our dedication to:
 

• Honesty in communicating within the Company and with our customers and suppliers;
• Accountability for our words and actions, confirms our commitment to being answerable for our conduct;
• Quality in our services, by striving to provide quality services to our customers;
• Responsibility for our words and actions, confirms our commitment to do what we say;
• Compassion in our relationships with our employees and the communities affected by our business;
• Fairness to our fellow employees, customers and suppliers through adherence to all applicable laws, regulations and policies, and a high standard of behavior; and
• Respect for our fellow employees, customers and suppliers while showing willingness to solicit their opinions and value their feedback.