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Benefits for RRVW Employees

At Red River Valley & Western Railroad, our people are the driving force behind our success so we’ve built a benefits package that reflects just how much we value our team.

We’re proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program designed to support your health, well-being, and future, both on and off the job:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – with generous company contributions, even for family coverage

• Flexible Spending Accounts – including dependent care and medical reimbursement options

• Paid Time Off – vacation, sick days, personal days, floating holidays, and company-paid holidays to recharge and relax

• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Coverage – added peace of mind

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential support services when you need them

• Incentive Compensation & 401(k) – with profit-sharing opportunities to reward your contributions

• Railroad Retirement Benefits – significantly more robust than Social Security (ask us about it!)

• Annual PPE Fund – helping you stay safe and equipped on the job

• Extended Leave Bank – extra security for life’s unexpected events

• Safety Incentive Program – promoting and rewarding safe work habits and teamwork

• Wellness Program – includes gym memberships, tobacco cessation support, tuition reimbursement, and more

Join a team that invests in you, your health, your career, and your future. At RRVW, you’re more than an employee—you’re part of the RRVW Family.

Employment Requirements at RRVW

 To ensure the safety and integrity of our operations, Red River Valley & Western Railroad has the following requirements for all employees:

• Driving Eligibility
  Many of our roles require the use of company vehicles. To be eligible, you must be insurable under RRVW’s auto insurance policy.

• Drug & Alcohol Testing
  All job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.

  • Most positions are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

  • Employees working in locomotive operations or as conductor, maintenance of way, and railcar repair are part of a federally mandated testing pool.

• Engineer Qualification Requirements
  All employees hired into train service roles will be trained and qualified as engineers. To meet federal certification standards, engineers must:

  • Be able to distinguish between red and green colors

  • Meet minimum hearing and vision requirements
    Please note that if these criteria are not met, certification may not be possible.

• Reference & Work Eligibility Verification
  All candidates must successfully complete a reference check and provide proof of U.S. work authorization prior to hire.

• Pre-Employment Physical
  A physical exam and job function test is required before beginning employment to ensure you can safely perform job duties.

Reasonable Accommodation Request 
RRVW is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email hr@rrvw.net or call: (701) 642-8257. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

"Know Your Rights" 
The law requires RRVW to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: Know Your Rights

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision
RRVW will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.
Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination 

E-Verify
As a Federal Contractor, RRVW is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link E-Verify

EEO 
“All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.”