Switching Specialist

SFC Payroll • Meridian, MS

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for switching and railcar movement via coordination with locomotive or track mobile operator. This position directs the locomotive operator through a set of radio and hand signals to move and place rolling stock throughout the CFRS facility.

Requirements

• Successfully pass the following courses with an 80% or higher score coordinated by CF Rail Management: FRA Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards and Locomotive Inspection Basic Principles of Track Maintenance
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Employee must be medically certified to wear a respirator, as well as be able to wear respirators for prolonged periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and adhere to all CFRS safety procedures.
• Learn the basic flow and logistics of railroad industry and repair business.
• Successfully complete the CFRS switching training/safety policy program.
• Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner so as to comply with CFRS, OSHA and environmental rules and regulations.
• Responsible for following written and verbal directions, while effectively working in a team environment.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient movement of rolling stock.
• Create written reports of all cars handled to and from railroad, indicating car, condition, proper identification of cars and time received.
• Couple and uncouple rolling stock, throw switches, set and release hand brakes, and lace railcar brake connections.
• Facilitate and comply with proper air brake charging technique.
• Signal locomotive / track mobile operator for switching and spotting of cars throughout facility in accordance with instructions from supervision.
• Coordinate with shop leads or supervisors to spot cars in work departments.
• Identify rail non-conformities and report and/or repair.
• Perform minor repairs such as tightening rail spikes and adjusting switches.
• Understand and follow site specific American Association Railroad – Federal Railroad Association (AAR-FRA) rules.
• Maintain and update logbooks and time sheets daily.
• Perform basic locomotive/ track mobile and track maintenance and assist with daily maintenance inspection of equipment.
• Perform fueling and lubrication of equipment as necessary.
• Set up and operate various hand and power tools.
• Follow work instructions and work within a self-directed work team.
• Make use of proper switching commands and language.
• Know facility layout to service as a locomotive / track mobile operator and switchman depending on facility demand.
• Operate locomotive and switch mobile to move, switch and spot rolling stock.
• Daily verification of locomotive/ track mobile to ensure engine is in safe operating condition.
• Completion of daily locomotive/track mobile inspection sheet is required.
• Receive, interpret, and act in accordance with Switch Technician signaling (hand and/or radio).
• Operate locomotive in congested areas where a high degree of attention and care is required to prevent accidents and/or facility damage.
• Perform re-railing of cars that derail within the plant due to yard-rail or railcar defective conditions.
• Successfully complete this positions "Education/Formal Training" requirements.
• Wear PPE in appropriate areas.
• Act to support the interests of the department and organization and to perform other duties as assigned to ensure the successful achievement of departmental and company objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including HSA and FSA accounts with employer contributions toward HSA
• 100% Company-paid disability and life insurance plans
• 401K plan with company match PLUS additional end-of-year funding
• Paid vacation time (tiered based on tenure), as well as personal time, sick days and summer half days for certain roles
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave for new parents, as well as a monetary gift towards a 529 education account
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• Community service opportunities, charity match opportunities, employee recognition programs, and many celebrations!

What This Job Offers

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