What are the responsibilities and job description for the Switchman DAYSHIFT! position at Inter-Rail Transport of Princeton, LLC?
Description of Position
- Fundamentals of this position consist of directing the movement of railcars within the facility from one track to another in conjunction with an engineer and locomotive as instructed to facilitate the loading/unloading of railcars and the arrival and departure of trains.
II. Qualifications Standards
- Individual must have the ability to maintain a focus on safety while working around moving heavy equipment. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to pass all background checks and drug/alcohol screenings.
III. Organizational Relationships
- Conductors will report directly to yardmaster/facility manager/regional manager and /or general manager.
IV. Job Requirements / Responsibilities
- Must be able to communicate (read, speak and write) in English to meet FRA requirements.
- Must conform to AAR/FRA guidelines at a minimum as applicable.
- Participation in daily safety and job briefings
- Perform radio tests before any work begins
- Inspect all equipment at the start of the shift
- Use proper radio communication while working
- Control the movement of trains and engines
- Throw and inspect switches
- Know if a track is lined in or out; or if a switch is lined against the movement
- Hook up air hoses and open/close angle cocks
- Uncouple railcars and engines
- Identify that flags and derails are up or down on all tracks
- Ride railcars and engines
- Get on/off railcars and engines
- Protect shoves
- Talk to train crews on the radio with proper radio communication
- Properly secure engines when work is complete
This description is an outline of major recurring responsibilities of the job. It is not intended to be all-inclusive of the work
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $22
