Rail Switch Operator — Hands-On Training & Growth

Rail-Link-Inc.; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

On the Job Training

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. in Cheyenne, WY is hiring a Switchman to safely operate rail equipment and ensure freight reaches customers efficiently.

You will receive hands-on and classroom training to build a long-term career, with outdoor work in all weather and opportunities for growth. You will work in a 24/7 environment, follow safety rules, communicate with team and customers, operate track switches, inspect railcars, and use basic computer tools for reporting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related or relevant work experience is a plus
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience working in a safety‑sensitive environment is a plus
• Possess situational awareness and decision‑making abilities to respond effectively in a safety sensitive environment

Responsibilities

• Comply with all federal, state, and other applicable railroad safety and operational regulations
• Follow instructions when working with a certified trainer, mentor, or supervisor
• Communicate with customers and team members using signals or radio instructions to coordinate train or railcar movement
• Operate track switches to determine the route of the train or rail equipment
• Evaluate, plan, and complete all assigned work safely and efficiently
• Climb on and off equipment and walk the length of the train or rail yard to support train operations
• Apply or release hand brakes on railcars multiple times a day to control movement
• Read and understand the rule books and other written or printed material
• Inspect the condition of railcars in movement and while stationary
• Connect air hoses and electrical components between locomotives or railcars
• Utilize basic computer skills proficiently for electronic reporting and train documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Effective communication skills

Situational awareness

Decision making

Reading rule books

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

At least eighteen years of age

Tools

Electronic reporting

Job description

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. in Cheyenne, WY is hiring a Switchman to safely operate rail equipment and ensure freight reaches customers efficiently.

You will receive hands-on and classroom training to build a long-term career, with outdoor work in all weather and opportunities for growth. You will work in a 24/7 environment, follow safety rules, communicate with team and customers, operate track switches, inspect railcars, and use basic computer tools for reporting.