Switch Technician

Marmon Holdings, Inc. • Miles City, MT

2d • $25 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Switch Technician 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.
• Close mental and visual attention required, coordinating manual dexterity with mental and visual attention for sustained periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• The tools, technology, and methodologies we use are constantly changing and we value talent and interest over specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate locomotive.
• Regularly operate 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.
• May work in confined spaces and at heights exceeding 4 ft. off the ground with proper PPE and fall protection.

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
• Employee Assistance Program
• 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Benefits
• 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution.
• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k matching

What This Job Offers

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