Switch Technician I

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Sioux City, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision on Day 1

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Vacation

Job summary

Transco RailwayProducts, Inc. in Sioux City, IA, part of Marmon Holdings, seeks a Switchman to operate locomotives and move railcars from a switch list. Pay: $24.00/hour. The role includes yard duties, safety, and reading switch lists to direct car flow within the rail yard.

We offer comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, and opportunities to grow within Marmon’s global network. Candidates must pass drug screen and physical and meet lifting requirements.

Qualifications

• Must safely operate locomotive and switch engine.
• Experience operating locomotive in a rail yard.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.

Responsibilities

• Move railcars and operate locomotives as per switch list.
• Direct flow of cars in rail yard and maintain clean work area.
• Record trailer and railcar movements and complete yard reports.

Skills

Locomotive operation

Switch yard operations

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Reading/Writing/Math basics

Drug screen clearance

PPE awareness

Job description

Transco Railcar RepairAs 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. Transports trailers within a distribution center. Moves trailers between shipping and receiving as necessary to load and unload merchandise. Applies seals to loaded trailers to prepare them to exit the facility. Records trailer movement and complete yard reports. Who we are: Transco RailwayProducts, Inc. has been the leader in providing railcar maintenance and services to the railcar industry. We have earned the reputation for honesty, integrity, and superior quality which has allowed us to establish a committed customer base. Transco is part of Marmon- a strong, growing, global organization that consists of more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service companies. Join our local team in Sioux City!

Job Description:

We are looking for a Switchman to operate locomotives to move railcars from a switch list. Pay: $24.00/hour

Job Requirements:

• Safely operate locomotive.
• Regularly operates 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.

What We Offer:

• Benefits on Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care) Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance 10 Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Vacation Benefits 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution.

Pay Range: 21.60 - 26.40

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.

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

Accommodations:

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.