Switchman - Industrial Rail

Savage • Oregon, OH

5d

About The Position

Savage is hiring a Switchman for industrial rail operations. The role supports customer operations by safely switching railcars, moving empty cars, building outbound trains, and performing daily rail movements with locomotives. The Switchman conducts visual railcar and air brake inspections, helps organize inbound and outbound traffic, and coordinates with team members and customers to provide safe, reliable, and efficient rail service. Training and certification for locomotive operations are provided.

The position works 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, in a heavy industrial rail environment with a strong focus on safety and operational excellence. Work is outdoors in all weather conditions and involves walking over uneven terrain and ballast, climbing on and off locomotives and railcars, working at elevated locations, and handling materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Savage provides uniforms and PPE, an annual steel-toe boot allowance, paid holidays, and opportunities for training and certification. Benefits may depend on hours worked and position classification.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to safe work practices and compliance with railroad and company safety requirements.
• Ability to attend and successfully complete required training, including OSHA, HazMat, FRA, and other job-related coursework.
• Ability to perform basic equipment and rail-related maintenance tasks.
• Basic computer proficiency for operational documentation and reporting.
• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment at all times.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.
• Ability to pass required drug and alcohol testing, background screening, and customer site requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, safety-focused environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to walk more than five miles per shift on uneven terrain and ballast surfaces.
• Ability to climb on and off locomotives and railcars and work at elevated locations.
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast and industrial surfaces for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of railroad, rail switching, or locomotive operating experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, refinery, terminal, mining, or another industrial environment.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Previous military experience and demonstrated ability to follow procedures and work safely in structured environments.

Responsibilities

• Safely spot railcars on designated tracks, move empty railcars, and build outbound trains to support customer operations.
• Operate locomotives for switching activities and daily rail movements.
• Conduct visual railcar inspections and air brake inspections to support safe and compliant operations.
• Participate in and promote Savage's safety program and follow railroad, customer, and company operating procedures.
• Assist with organizing inbound and outbound rail traffic to support efficient facility operations.
• Coordinate with team members and customers to provide safe, reliable, and efficient rail service.
• Perform basic equipment and rail-related maintenance tasks.

Benefits

• Company-provided uniforms and personal protective equipment, including laundering service.
• $150 annual steel-toe boot allowance.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Training and certification opportunities for career development.
• A benefits package may also include life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; and profit sharing, depending on hours worked and position classification.

What This Job Offers

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