Switch Technician I

Transco Railway Products, Inc.; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with match

Paid Parental Leave

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Transco Rail Services, part of Marmon Holdings, seeks a Switch Technician to operate locomotives, move railcars from a switch list, and ensure safe yard operations. The role requires attentiveness, basic math, and the ability to pass a drug screen and medical examination.

Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in potentially confined spaces at height with PPE. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 401k with company match, and paid parental

Qualifications

• Experience operating a locomotive (switch engine).
• Ability to pass drug screen and physical.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate locomotives to move railcars from a switch list.
• Safely operate locomotive in congested yard areas.
• Maintain orderly work area and report hazards.

Skills

Operate locomotive

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Drug screen required

Lifting capability

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.

What We Offer:

Transco strives to be the Employer of Choice. Our generous benefits package includes:

• 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

#LI-DNI Pay Range: 22.05 - 26.95

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. 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. 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.