Rail Switch Crew

Norfolk Southern; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 31,684 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Norfolk Southern in Hawaii is seeking an hourly union locomotive operator responsible for the safe and expedient movement of railcars in and out of the mixing center.

This role involves operating locomotives, working on a rotating 3/4 schedule, and performing duties on site with varied shifts. The position is full-time and union-based, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Work outside in all weather conditions.
• Work flexible hours and overtime as needed including Holidays.
• Walk and work on uneven surfaces with minimum clearances.
• Be able to lift minimum of 40 pounds overhead.
• Possess valid drivers’ license.
• Successfully complete pre-employment physical, Human Performance Evaluation.
• Successfully complete pre-employment drug screening.
• Successfully complete e-verify background and screening process.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Diploma / GED.
• Professional appearance and etiquette required.
• Be able to learn, understand and use hand signals.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and operates locomotives to ensure safe movement and operation.
• Thorough knowledge of railroad ground rules and switcher rule book.
• Thorough knowledge of FRA Terminal Air Brake Test.
• Ensure quality/safety standards are maintained.
• Ability to follow AAR, FRA and Norfolk Southern operation’s guidelines.
• See that all tools, radios and machinery are treated and maintained properly.
• Understand radio communication and hand signals as given by the conductor.
• Ability to learn job functions/quality standards in a timely manner.
• Follow and implement Quality Systems to ensure that procedures are followed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Lifting 40 lbs overhead

Learn and use hand signals

Driver's license

Education

Diploma / GED

Job description

Full job description Responsible for the safe and expedient movement of railcars in and out of the mixing center. Operates locomotive. This is an hourly Union position after successful completion of the probation period. This position works varied shifts on a rotating 3/4 schedule.

Qualifications

• Work outside in all weather conditions
• Work flexible hours and overtime as needed including Holidays
• Walk and work on uneven surfaces with minimum clearances
• Be able to lift minimum of 40 pounds over head
• Possess valid drivers’ license
• Successfully complete pre-employment physical, Human Performance Evaluation
• Successfully complete pre-employment drug screening
• Successfully complete e-verify background and screening process
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as a team member
• Diploma / GED
• Professional appearance and etiquette required
• Be able to learn, understand and use hand signals

Accountability

• Inspects and operates locomotives to ensure safe movement and operation.
• Thorough knowledge of railroad ground rules and switcher rule book.
• Thorough knowledge of FRA Terminal Air Brake Test.
• Ensure quality/safety standards are maintained.
• Ability to follow AAR, FRA and Norfolk Southern operation’s guidelines.
• See that all tools, radios and machinery are treated and maintained properly.
• Understand radio communication and hand signals as given by the conductor.
• Ability to learn job functions/quality standards in a timely manner.
• Follow and implement Quality Systems to ensure that procedures are followed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location

In person