Switch Technician

Transco Rail; Miles City, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision with first in‑cl

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

4 weeks Paid Parental Leave

Vacation Benefits

401k with company match

Job summary

Transco Rail Services is seeking a Switch Technician to operate locomotives and move railcars from a switch list in our North American yards. You will safely move cars, coordinate with yard teams, and monitor signals to keep the workflow efficient.

The role requires prior locomotive experience, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and the stamina to work in a fast‑paced, safety‑driven environment. A drug screen and physical are required, and we provide a comprehensive benefits package from day one.

Qualifications

• Safely operate locomotive and move railcars within yard.
• Ability to read simple instructions and perform arithmetic tasks.
• Maintain safe work area and report hazards.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and work in varied environments.
• Must be able to pass drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Operate locomotives to move railcars from a switch list.
• Operate switches and direct car flow in rail yard.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and report hazards.
• Demonstrate caution in congested yard areas to prevent damage or accidents.
• Work with yard teams to ensure safe, efficient switching operations.

Skills

Locomotive operation

Safety procedures

Reading & arithmetic

Physical stamina

Drug screen clearance

Job description

Transco Rail Services As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings - which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Who we are: Transco Rail Services, along with Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) and Procor, delivers full‑service railcar repair and maintenance through a broad North American network of fixed shops and mobile field service teams. Serving freight and tank car fleets across multiple industries, we are committed to safety, compliance, quality, and reliable service.

Job Description

We are looking for a Switch Technician to operate locomotives to move railcars from a switch list.

Job Requirements

• Safely operate locomotive.
• Regularly operate locomotive in a congested area and must use considerable caution to prevent damage to rail cars or accidents to employees.
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required.
• Operates switches and direct flow of cars in rail yard.
• Experience in operating a locomotive (switch engine).
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner and report potential hazards.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds safely.
• Able to pass drug screen and physical.
• Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• May work in confined spaces and at heights exceeding 4 ft. off the ground with proper PPE and fall protection.
• Close mental and visual attention required, coordinating manual dexterity with mental and visual attention for sustained periods of time.

Do not worry if you think that you do not meet all the qualifications. The tools, technology, and methodologies we use are constantly changing and we value talent and interest over specific experience.

What We Offer

Transco strives to be the Employer of Choice.

Benefits on Day 1

• Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Benefits
• 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution.

It is the policy of Transco to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.

#LI-DNI Pay Range: 25.20 - 30.80

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

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