Switchman

Railserve, Canada; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Railserve, Canada is seeking a passionate and safety-conscious Helper to join its team. The role involves operating locomotives, managing trailer movements within a distribution center, and ensuring proper safety protocols. Candidates should have good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred but not required.
• Military experience is helpful.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand or ground throw switches, derails, gates.
• Control equipment movement by radio or visual signals.
• Apply and release brakes to secure or move equipment.

Skills

Dependability

Communication

Teamwork

Pressure Management

Education

High School diploma (or equivalent)

Military experience

Job description

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Transports trailers within a distribution center. Moves trailers between shipping and receiving as necessary to load and unload merchandise. Applies seals to loaded trailers to prepare them to exit the facility. Records trailer movement and complete yard reports.

LI-DNI

Railserve is looking for passionate, safety conscious individuals to join our diverse team!

I. SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operating electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives; pumping liquid chemicals, liquid petroleum products, and other liquids from tank cars; interpreting train orders, signals, and rules and regulations; transporting freight; and ensuring timely and correct switching and placement of rail cars.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Helper

• Operate hand or ground throw switches, derails, gates, etc.
• Control movement of equipment by radio, hands, and lantern.
• Apply and release hand brakes to secure or move equipment.
• Handle air hoses, wheel chocks, and couple/uncouple rail cars.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

A. Education and / or Experience

• High School diploma (or equivalent) preferred but not required.
• Military experience is helpful.

B. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must be extremely dependable and punctual; reliable transportation required.
• Good communication skills; comfortable engaging in verbal, non-verbal, and written communication; active listening skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and develop plans to complete them efficiently.
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow directions from crew leaders and management.

C. Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Effective speaking skills for presentations and communication with groups.

D. Mathematical Skills

Ability to perform basic math operations and interpret data such as graphs, percentages, and ratios.

E. Reasoning Ability

Ability to understand and carry out instructions; solve practical problems involving concrete variables.

F. Physical Demands

Frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crawling. Ability to lift heavy weights occasionally. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

The work environment includes outdoor conditions, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, moving mechanical parts, and variable weather. Noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Following a conditional job offer, candidates will undergo additional screening processes as required by law.