Railroad Switchman: Hands-On Railcar Movements & Safety

Road & Rail Services; Alabama; On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Company-provided PPE

Yearly safety bonus opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Opportunities for advancement

Veteran-friendly workplace

Promote-from-within culture

Job summary

Road & Rail Services is hiring a dependable Railroad Switchman to join our on-site operations team. You will safely switch, spot, and position railcars, build trains, and move cars to required connections using locomotive power and hand signals.

This role emphasizes safety, situational awareness, and communication while working outdoors in variable weather. Applicants should be comfortable around locomotives and heavy equipment, possess a valid driver's license, and follow all railroad

Qualifications

• Hands-on role switching, spotting and moving railcars.
• Requires excellent situational awareness and clear communication.
• Must follow railroad operating procedures consistently.
• Must be comfortable around locomotives and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely switch, spot, and position railcars throughout the facility
• Build trains and prepare cuts of railcars for movement
• Deliver cuts of cars to Class I and Short Line connections as required
• Couple and uncouple railcars during switching operations
• Operate manual switches, derails, and other track-related equipment
• Apply and release railcar hand brakes
• Judge railcar speed, track distance, and clearance points during movements
• Communicate instructions using radios, hand signals, verbal communication, and written instructions
• Assist with minor railcar repairs, including replacing air hoses and knuckles
• Operate a backhoe as required by the operation
• Inspect work areas and equipment for potential safety concerns
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, equipment problems, or operational concerns
• Perform general maintenance and housekeeping duties as assigned
• Follow all company, customer, industry, and railroad safety procedures
• Properly wear and maintain required PPE

Skills

Safety awareness

Situational awareness

Clear communication

Mechanical aptitude

Operation following procedures

Tools

Backhoe operation

Job description

Road & Rail Services is hiring a dependable Railroad Switchman to join our on-site operations team. You will safely switch, spot, and position railcars, build trains, and move cars to required connections using locomotive power and hand signals.

This role emphasizes safety, situational awareness, and communication while working outdoors in variable weather. Applicants should be comfortable around locomotives and heavy equipment, possess a valid driver's license, and follow all railroad