Switch Technician I

Marmon Holdings•Sioux City, IA

12d•$20 - $24

About The Position

Transco Railcar Repair As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Transports trailers within a distribution center. Moves trailers between shipping and receiving as necessary to load and unload merchandise. Applies seals to loaded trailers to prepare them to exit the facility. Records trailer movement and complete yard reports. Who we are: Transco Railway Products, Inc. has been the leader in providing railcar maintenance and services to the railcar industry. We have earned the reputation for honesty, integrity, and superior quality which has allowed us to establish a committed customer base. Transco is part of Marmon - a strong, growing, global organization that consists of more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service companies. Join our local team in Sioux City! Job Description : We are looking for a Switchman to operate locomotives to move railcars from a switch list.

Requirements

Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required.
Experience in operating a locomotive (switch engine).
Ability to lift 50 pounds safely.
Able to pass drug screen and physical.
Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
May work in confined spaces and at heights exceeding 4 ft. off the ground with proper PPE and fall protection.
Close mental and visual attention required, coordinating manual dexterity with mental and visual attention for sustained periods of time.

Responsibilities

Safely operate locomotive.
Regularly operates locomotive in a congested area and must use considerable caution to prevent damage to rail cars or accidents to employees.
Operates switches and direct flow of cars in rail yard.
Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner and report potential hazards.

Benefits

Benefits on Day 1
Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
10 Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Vacation Benefits
401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution.