Switchman

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Valdosta, GA

3d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Union Tank Car Company is seeking applicants to become a Switchman at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Valdosta, GA to assist in various departments as needed by plant production. We are looking for someone to join our second shift team. The Company’s regulatory, engineering and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX headquarters is in Chicago’s financial district, close to major public transportation hubs. UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, and progressive thinking are valued. We are looking for an off-shift Switchman to operate locomotives to move railcars according to a switch list. Rate of pay for the position is $20.99-25.10 hour, plus an additional $1.50 per hour for working 2nd or 3rd shift hours.

Requirements

Must possess a High School Diploma/GED; or have the ability to successfully complete an on-site basic skills assessment.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently.
Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
Dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime.
Legally can work in US now & future without sponsorship (preferred)

Responsibilities

Operates locomotive to transport material and spot rail cars utilizing instructions from a switch list.
Regularly operates locomotive in a congested area and must use considerable caution to prevent damage to rail cars or accidents to employees.
Operates switches and directs flow of cars in rail yard.
Maintains area in a neat and orderly manner and reports work hazards.
Transports trailers within a distribution center.
Moves trailers between shipping and receiving as necessary to load and unload merchandise.
Applies seals to loaded trailers to prepare them to exit the facility.
Records trailer movement and complete yard reports.