Switchman-Transload Operator

OL&B Railway, a NEBCO Company, is a short line railway, specializing in transloading, railcar repair, railcar storage, and track repair. It is also known as the “Big Red Line”.  OL&B Railway is a Class III switching railroad that interchanges cars from the Union Pacific and BNSF. For more information, visit www.olbrailway.com.

NEBCO, Inc.
NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska.  Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses.  For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com.

Job Summary 
OL&B Railway is looking for a self-motivated individual to join our team. This position supports daily switching operations and assists with the repair and maintenance of locomotives and rail car fleet.  Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.  Reliable attendance required.  Must be able to meet a 2 hour on-call.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Abides by all FRA, AAR, OSHA, DOT, and other applicable regulations.

• Works with a switch crew to perform safe railcar switching movements including, roll by inspection of railcars, delivering railcars to and from customers and partner railroads, provide accurate railcar counts, understanding rail yard, determining car movements, securing rail equipment, operating switches, and working with other crew members using radio communications during operating hours, which may include weekends and nights.

• Climbs onto railcars, operating straps, opening and closing railcar doors, and operating with ramps.

• Safely operates related equipment, such as forklift, while unloading building materials from railcars and trucks, placing materials in designated storage areas, and loading material onto trucks to go to destination, stacking and banding material as necessary.

• Completes inventory documentation, shipping papers, and other documentation, ensures correct material(s) arrived and correct material(s) are shipped out.

• Performs track maintenance following Track Worker Safety Program while working around and using maintenance of way tools and equipment.

• Maintains rail yard including, vegetation, roadway maintenance, drainage, snow removal, and other duties, to ensure a safe working environment.

• Assists in maintenance of facilities and all associated equipment, including, but not limited to, OL&B locomotives, overhead crane, forklift, bobcat, air compressor, company pickups and dump trucks. Equipment must be kept in sound and safe operating condition.

• Assists with maintenance and repairs of OL&B and foreign railcars, and subsequent completion of necessary repair reports. Assist in maintaining inventory of car repair parts.

• May provide switching and other railroad support services as needed.

• This position may also perform driving duties to assist in offloading lumber when needed.

• Assists in maintaining inventory of car repair parts.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience:   

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent; and
• previous experience in railroad, welding, forklift operation, performing mechanical repair, and/or working in general labor environment; or
• an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Technical degree/vocational training in railroad programs or related area is helpful, but not necessary. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  

• Valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company insurance program.
• CPR and First Aid Certified, or ability to become certified with company training.
• Employee will be trained and required to become conductor, forklift, and all other equipment certified necessary to perform their job duties.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as railroad safety rules, procedure manuals, SDS sheets, switch lists, bills of lading, load tickets, and repair sheets.
• Computer skills through MS Office products for tracking and reporting.
• Must be proficient on the use of hand, power tools and equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude helpful
• Ability to be to work on time and meet on call requirements.
• Must maintain a clean and safe yard and car repair environment.

Working Hours:
Normal hours are Monday thru Friday, 6:45 am to 2:45 pm. The position may require extended work hours to meet production needs which may include nights and weekends. There will be the occasional shift of up to 12 hours. There will also be the occasional weekend shift and the occasional 2 hour on-call. Conductors are Hours of Service positions. Shifts cannot exceed 12 hours on duty and will have a minimum of 10 hours of off duty time prior to starting a new shift. Maximum days worked cannot exceed 6 consecutive days. If 6 consecutive days are worked, there will be a minimum of 48 hours of off duty before starting next shift.

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.