Switch Technician

Transco Railcar Repair • Miles City, MT

238d

About The Position

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. We are looking for a Switchman to operate locomotives to move railcars from a switch list.

Requirements

• Experience in operating a locomotive (switch engine).
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
• 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 operate locomotive in a congested area and use considerable caution to prevent damage to rail cars or accidents to employees.
• Operate switches and direct flow of cars in rail yard.
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner and report potential hazards.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed