Lead Switchman Job Listing at Savage in Gregory, TX (Job ID 13221)

Description

These are some of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and profit sharing
• Opportunities for Growth
• 12 hour day shift
• $100 annual Steel-toe boot allowance
• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included) 

Here is what you will be doing

• Leading a crew of 3 for the daily railcar movement in one of three switching areas at the Savage Gregory, TX operation
• Assist Operations Manager with training and mentoring a new Team Member
• Will operate a locomotive – Savage will provide training and certification
• Will work with two other crew members to safely perform one of several railcar movements: classifying inbound trains, pulling cars from storage, spotting railcars at requested locations and building outbound trains for required pick up
• The Switchman is expected to be cross trained and willing to assist in the different rail-centric functions at the facility
• Switch teams will need to respond to requests for movement on short notice but will primarily operate off of detailed switch lists provided by the facility terminal masters 

Requirements of a successful Lead Rail Switch Operator

• Understand and follow Savage rail operating procedures and policies based on extensive classroom and field training
• Willing to, on occasion, travel to other sites to assist them in switching their facilities and training requirements
• Can read, write, and understand English
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision
• Must pass a written and skills test on the type of work that he or she will be performing
• Ability to work alternating 3-4, 4-3 shifts that will include holidays and weekends
• Two years of experience in the rail industry is preferred but not required if willing to adhere to Savage rail training and best practices
• Valid Drivers License
• High School Graduate or GED equivalent
• Heavy equipment experience a plus

Here are some of the physical requirements of this role

• Switch person will work outdoors every day and as a result will be exposed to the elements
• Switch person must be physically able to do the following:
• Climb on and off railcars and locomotives safely
• Operate railcar hand brakes
• Operate rail switches
• Must have the ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Should also have the ability to use basic hand tools
• Able to work rotating shift schedule and overtime when needed