Switcher / Rail Car Mover - Mingo Junction

SMS; Mingo Junction (OH); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel mill service provider in Mingo Junction, OH is looking for safety-focused Switchers/Rail Car Movers. Responsibilities include operating rail car movers and ensuring equipment safety. Candidates should be able to work in demanding weather conditions, exhibit integrity, and work with minimal supervision. Starting pay is $25+/hr, with full-time shifts including overtime expected. A requirement is the ability to pass drug screening and background checks.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience preferred in operating rail car movers.
• Ability to pass a drug screen, background check, and eVerify.

Responsibilities

• Operate rail car movers and rail switches to deliver material.
• Perform inspections of equipment before operation.
• Clean, store, and maintain assigned PPE and equipment.

Skills

Able to work in a physically demanding environment

Self-directed

Integrity with a positive attitude

Teamwork in a fast-paced environment

Understanding supervisors' instructions

Flexibility to changing work conditions

Working overtime as required

Job description

SMS Mill Services, LLC is a leader in the steel mill services industry prioritizing recycling and environmental/workers’ safety and handling all operations with integrity. SMS is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused Switchers/Rail Car Movers for its Mill Services site in Mingo Junction, OH. This is an operation with multiple shifts.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Operate rail car movers and rail switches to deliver material to melt shop and product storage yards. Two years of experience preferred.
• Perform inspections of the equipment to ensure it is in proper working order prior to operating
• Clean, store, and maintain assigned PPE and equipment, assist with yard/facility cleanup and maintenance.

Skills & Abilities

• Able to work in a physically demanding environment and all types of weather, rain, snow, cold and heat.
• Capable of being self-directed (begin work without explicit instructions from supervisor)
• Operate with integrity along with a positive attitude.
• Work with minimal supervision and with others as part of a team in a fast-paced, non-stop environment
• Understand and carry out supervisors’ instructions (written and verbal).
• Flexible to changing work conditions, assignments, reporting on time and working as scheduled.
• Working overtime may be required on weekends and weekdays.

Safety

• Adhere to all local, state, OSHA, environmental and site-specific regulations.
• Perform and document daily safety checks, follow all safety rules, wear PPE, provide a safe environment for all employees and visitors

Job Type

• Full Time: Days or Nights, overtime expected

Pay: Starting $25+/hr

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check and eVerify

SMS Mill Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMS Mill Services, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.