Switchman - 2nd Shift

Transco

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Position Summary

The Switch Technician is responsible for coordinating activities of the switch-engine crew within the yard, railroad, industrial plant, or similar location. Coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup of trains, yard switching, and review train schedules and switching orders. Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations.

They must follow all company guidelines and safety rules when performing their duties.

Primary responsibilities and/or essential functions include, but are not limited to:

Skills/Specifications

• Conducts the inspection of couplings, air hoses, handbrakes, and mechanical equipment to ensure efficient and safe train operation.
• Directs and instructs workers engaged in yard activities, such as switching tracks, coupling, and uncoupling cars, and routing inbound and outbound traffic.
• Moves cars to fit planned train configurations, combining or separating cars to make up or break up trains.
• Document and prepare reports of accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays.
• Inspects each car periodically during runs.
• Observes yard traffic to determine tracks available to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.
• Instruct workers to set warning signals in front and at rear of trains during emergency stops.
• Inspect freight cars for compliance with sealing procedures, and record car numbers and seal numbers.
• Maintain a clean workspace.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by the Repair Manager, Repair Supervisor or Team Leader.
  
  

Educational/Experience/Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and comprehend work orders.
  
  

Other Skills/Abilities Required

• Dependable. Meets standards of punctuality and attendance.
• Mechanically inclined and willingness to learn different tasks.
• Complies with all safety rules and procedures.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, work boots and the ability to wear a respirator.
• The ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials for more than 90% of the workday.
• Working around heavy moving equipment with intermittent exposure to vibration when using impact tools.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work in elevated heights and confined spaces. Able to navigate scaffolds, floors, ladders, and walking surfaces that are uneven.
• The ability to sustain mental and visual attention to details for sustained periods of time.
• WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT
• Must always comply with all safety requirements and lead by example regarding safety.
• Primary work environment subject to extreme heat or cold for considerable amounts of time. Must dress accordingly.
• Hearing protection shall be required in certain designated areas to noise levels greater than 80 decibels.
• Scaffolds, floors, ladders, and walking surfaces may be uneven.
• DISCLAIMER:
  
  

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.