Rail Switcher & Trackmobile Operator - Safe, Team-Focused

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd.; Bowling Green, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules

Technical and Leadership Training

Award Winning Safety Culture

Employee Ownership Program

Group Life, AD&D, LTD Insurances

Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9+1

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd. is hiring for a Switchperson/Track Mobile Operator to perform safe rail car switching on customer sites and terminals. The role emphasizes teamwork, strict safety practices, and reliable operations in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities include operating locomotives, performing inspections, completing logs, and upholding company policies. Must be able to work up to 12 hours per shift, with physical demands and safety clearances required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write general documentation, including safety briefings and operating manuals.
• Excellent teamwork and customer service skills are essential.
• Physically fit and able to.handle long shifts in all weather.
• Willing to work up to 12 hours per shift, day or night, 7 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of locomotive and protection of train, track, and equipment.
• Operate switches, derails, coupling/uncoupling, hoses, and handbrakes per procedures.
• Conduct daily locomotive inspections and verify safety devices.
• Complete daily reports and logs for operations.
• Support and assist on site with all Cando operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Documentation reading/writing

Physical fitness

Long shifts

Tech literacy

Problem solving

Safety/regulatory compliance

Education

Grade 12 or GED

Class 5 driver’s license (asset)

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd. is hiring for a Switchperson/Track Mobile Operator to perform safe rail car switching on customer sites and terminals. The role emphasizes teamwork, strict safety practices, and reliable operations in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities include operating locomotives, performing inspections, completing logs, and upholding company policies. Must be able to work up to 12 hours per shift, with physical demands and safety clearances required.