Switchman

RAIL • Annapolis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Switchman, you will safely operate rail equipment to help deliver freight efficiently to customers. The employer provides hands-on and classroom training. The role involves outdoor work in all weather conditions and is physically active, with opportunities for growth and advancement. It is full-time, requiring 40 or more hours per week on a varying schedule in a 24/7 work environment, including nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call work as needed. Shifts may last up to 12 hours. The employee must live within 50 miles of the assigned location or be willing to relocate; relocation assistance is not offered. This position does not pay into Railroad Retirement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Situational awareness and decision-making abilities to respond effectively in a safety-sensitive environment.
• Ability to meet vision requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds from floor to waist and carry it short distances.
• Ability to squat, bend, and lift overhead; good balance and coordination.
• Ability to walk long distances on uneven surfaces and climb ladders and equipment while maintaining three points of contact.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions, including shifts of up to 12 hours.
• Must live within 50 miles of assigned location or be willing to relocate.
• Must undergo a pre-employment physical and hearing and vision medical review; may be subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment screening, and background screening including criminal and motor vehicle driving history.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of related or relevant work experience.
• Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable federal, state, and other railroad safety and operational regulations.
• Follow instructions when working with a certified trainer, mentor, or supervisor.
• Communicate with customers and team members using oral and written communication, hand signals, lantern signals, or radio instructions to coordinate train or railcar movement.
• Operate track switches to determine train or rail-equipment routes.
• Evaluate, plan, and complete assigned work safely and efficiently.
• Climb on and off equipment and walk the length of trains or rail yards to support train operations.
• Apply or release railcar hand brakes multiple times a day to control movement.
• Read and understand rule books and other written or printed material.
• Inspect railcars in motion and while stationary.
• Connect air hoses and electrical components between locomotives or railcars.
• Use basic computer skills for electronic reporting and train documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Optional accident, critical illness, hospital, identity theft, and life insurance coverages.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings account plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• On-the-job training.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

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