Outdoors Rail Yard Conductor & Switchman

Road & Rail Services; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Annual boot allowance

Company-provided PPE

Training in railroad operations

Job summary

Road & Rail Services in Greensburg, IN is seeking a Railroad Switchman / Conductor to work on-site with railcars and track switches. Starting pay is $21.50 per hour and the role is full-time.

The yard environment is outdoors and safety-focused, with training provided and opportunities for advancement. You will work closely with the rail crew to coordinate safe movements, perform switching tasks, and communicate clearly with locomotive operators.

Qualifications

• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation to Greensburg facility.
• Strong safety awareness and situational judgment.
• Ability to communicate clearly by radio and in person.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate switching and positioning of railcars with the crew.
• Throw and line manual track switches for planned movements.
• Couple and uncouple railcars as required.
• Communicate movements to locomotive operators via radio.
• Inspect tracks, switches, and work areas for hazards.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Radio communication

Physical fitness

Tools

Two-way radios

Rail yard PPE

Track switches operation

Job description

Road & Rail Services in Greensburg, IN is seeking a Railroad Switchman / Conductor to work on-site with railcars and track switches. Starting pay is $21.50 per hour and the role is full-time.

The yard environment is outdoors and safety-focused, with training provided and opportunities for advancement. You will work closely with the rail crew to coordinate safe movements, perform switching tasks, and communicate clearly with locomotive operators.