Rail Switchman

Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.

Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match,
• Profit sharing and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• We provide Uniforms & PPE
• $150 steel toe boot allowance

Here is what you will be doing:

• Spotting cars on the correct track; move empty cars and build the outbound train
• Classification of inbound train
• Unloading of materials consisting of a variety of bulk liquid and dry products
• Follow operating procedures and policies
• Operate or learn to operate rail car loading systems and equipment
• perform work safely and productively
• Enforces safety policies and procedures with other employees and visitors
• Perform general maintenance on equipment
• Assist with other duties within the facility (general maintenance, landscape upkeep and painting)
• Interact with customers, railroad crews, other Team Members and visitors

Requirements of a successful Rail Switchman:

• Two years of rail switching preferred
• Read, write, and understand English
• Basic math skills
• Computer skills (light data entry)
• Capable of learning how to operate and maintain rail car/trans loading equipment (e.g., Hoses, portable conveyors, transfer pumps, portable stair systems, small to medium-sized equipment, etc.)

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• Climb up and down rail cars/ladders safely
• Work outside in ALL weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps)
• Willing to work with liquid hazardous and dry bulk materials
• Lift up to (50) pounds

Additional Information:

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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