Rail Switchman & Conductor — Safe, Team-Driven Operations

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd.; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life Balance

Cando’s Technical and Leadership TRAIN

Award Winning Safety Culture

Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismem

Health & Dental Benefits include Vol.

Expanding in the US and we welcome you

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd. is hiring a Switchman in Muscatine, IA to perform safe and efficient rail car switching in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will work with a team to operate switches, derails, and perform inspections to ensure safe locomotive operations.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to procedures, and a strong safety mindset as part of a growing US operation with comprehensive benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write general documentation including safety briefings, policy and procedure manuals, and switching lists.
• Physically fit including the ability to pull self-up and down from a railcar on a continuous basis, able to lift and twist air hoses, able to secure rail car brakes, and operate both derails and switches effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring safe operation of the locomotive and train movements including conducting clear and concise job briefings.
• Applying rules, special instructions, and switching procedures while operating as a locomotive engineer or grounds person; work as a team to operate switches and derails, coupling and uncoupling rail cars, managing air hoses, and applying or releasing handbrakes.
• Providing protection of train, track, and equipment.
• Performing plant and equipment inspections, including air brake tests.
• Complying with all applicable operating rules, switching procedures, regulations imposed by government, the customer, and/or Cando; practicing and promoting safe work habits.
• Keeping the interior of the locomotive safe, clean, and tidy.
• Completing daily inspection and testing of the locomotive brakes and safety devices.
• Completing daily reports, daily logs, and other reports deemed necessary for the customer or Cando.
• Actively participating with the team and providing excellent customer service while promoting a superior company image.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Documentation literacy

Physical fitness

Tech literacy

Certification clearance

Job description

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd. is hiring a Switchman in Muscatine, IA to perform safe and efficient rail car switching in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will work with a team to operate switches, derails, and perform inspections to ensure safe locomotive operations.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to procedures, and a strong safety mindset as part of a growing US operation with comprehensive benefits and training opportunities.