Rail Switchman Job Listing at Savage in Beaumont, TX (Job ID 32897)

Description

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:

• We provide Uniforms and PPE (laundering included) 
• $150/year Steel Toe Boot Allowance
• Paid Holidays & Paid Holidays 
• Profit Sharing 
• Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing and 401 (k) with match

What you will be doing:

• Spotting cars on the correct track; move empty cars and build the outbound train
• Classification of inbound train
• Interaction with class one railroad
• Visually inspect rail cars and perform air brakes inspections
• Cross train and assist in the different functions performed at the facility
• Operate a locomotive -we provide training and certification
• Participate in and promote Savage safety program/SHAPS

Requirements of a successful Rail Switchman:

• Requires 3-5 years of switching experience. 
• Perform basic maintenance to rail cars 
• Active Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC card)
• Attend and pass all training associated with job related coursework.  This includes but is not limited to:  OSHA, HazMat and FRA related courses.
• Travel to other sites to assist in switching and training requirements
• Willingness to wear required PPE
• Work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends
• Read, write and understand, and follow written and/or verbal instructions in English
• Clear drug / alcohol test / criminal background check

Here are some of the physical requirements of this role:

• Work outdoors in all-weather condition in addition to walking, and standing on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
• Comfortable with heights
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. frequently  

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