Outdoor, Hands-On Railroad Switchman/Conductor

Road & Rail Services

Greensburg (IN)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company匹
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Annual boot allowance
Company-provided PPE
Safety and railroad training

Job summary

Road & Rail Services in Greensburg, Indiana, is seeking a Railroad Switchman / Conductor to join our hands-on rail operations. You will work outdoors in a rail yard, coordinate switch movements, and communicate with locomotive operators to move railcars safely.

No prior railroad experience required, training provided. The role emphasizes safety, reliable attendance, physical stamina, and the ability to follow detailed instructions.

Qualifications

  • Valid state-issued driver's license.
  • Reliable transportation to Greensburg facility.
  • Strong safety awareness and situational judgment.
  • Ability to understand and follow detailed operating instructions.
  • Ability to communicate clearly by radio and in person.
  • Dependable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with switching, spotting, pulling, and positioning railcars.
  • Throw and line manual track switches for planned rail movements.
  • Couple and uncouple railcars as required.
  • Communicate movement instructions to locomotive operators.
  • Verify tracks and routes are properly aligned before movements.

Skills

Valid driver's license
Reliable transportation
Safety awareness
Follow instructions
Clear radio communication
Punctuality

Job description

Road & Rail Services in Greensburg, Indiana, is seeking a Railroad Switchman / Conductor to join our hands-on rail operations. You will work outdoors in a rail yard, coordinate switch movements, and communicate with locomotive operators to move railcars safely.

No prior railroad experience required, training provided. The role emphasizes safety, reliable attendance, physical stamina, and the ability to follow detailed instructions.

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