Rail Switching Technician

Marmon Holdings, Inc. • USA_PA_Remote, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Railserve is hiring dependable, safety-focused Rail Switching Technicians to support daily rail switching operations in an industrial rail environment. This full-time, hands-on role is critical to safely moving, placing, and switching railcars in support of customer operations and production schedules.

Technicians safely operate locomotives and rail equipment and coordinate railcar movement throughout an industrial facility. They perform switching, placement, and movement tasks while complying with company safety procedures and customer operating requirements. The work takes place in active industrial rail yards around locomotives, railcars, heavy equipment, and moving machinery, and includes operating switches and brakes, coupling and uncoupling railcars, inspecting equipment, and communicating movement instructions with crews and site leadership.

The role suits dependable, safety-focused, mechanically inclined people who are comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Railserve offers opportunities for advancement into Crew Leader, Site Leadership, and other skilled rail operations positions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Strong attendance and dependability.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and climb on rail equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle heavy equipment and materials.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness.
• Ability to follow safety rules, operating procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to participate in Railserve's pre-employment screening process.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate locomotives and rail equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform railcar switching and placement according to operational schedules.
• Interpret train orders, signals, and operating procedures.
• Inspect locomotives before operation.
• Operate hand and ground throw switches, derails, and gates.
• Control equipment movement using radio communication, hand signals, and lanterns.
• Couple and uncouple railcars and connect air hoses.
• Apply and release hand brakes to secure equipment.
• Observe tracks and surroundings for safety hazards or obstructions.
• Handle train equipment safely using independent and automatic brakes.
• Assist in training new employees as needed.
• Complete reports related to delays, incidents, or operational activity.
• Lubricate and inspect locomotive components as required.
• Wear required personal protective equipment at all times.
• Follow company operating procedures and safety requirements.
• Perform additional operational duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance.
• Company-paid sickness and accident income.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement.
• Prescription safety wear.
• Holiday pay.
• Vacation.
• Marmon employee discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED