Locomotive Rail Switching Technician

Railserve; South Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Safety shoe reimbursement

Holiday pay

Vacation

Job summary

Railserve is hiring dependable Rail Switching Technicians for Blair, NE to support daily rail switching operations within an industrial rail environment. This full-time, hands-on role centers on safe movement, placement, and switching of railcars to support customer operations and production schedules.

Outdoor work and strong safety focus are essential. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and mechanically inclined, with the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate locomotives and rail equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform railcar switching and placement according to schedules.
• Inspect locomotives prior to operation and ensure safety compliance.
• Interpret train orders, signals, and procedures; communicate with crews.

Skills

Locomotive operation

Rail switching

Safety procedures

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Railserve is hiring dependable Rail Switching Technicians for Blair, NE to support daily rail switching operations within an industrial rail environment. This full-time, hands-on role centers on safe movement, placement, and switching of railcars to support customer operations and production schedules.

Outdoor work and strong safety focus are essential. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and mechanically inclined, with the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions