Switching / Transload Operator

OL&B Railway; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

PAID Holidays

Insurance Benefits

Wellness Program

PAID Time Off

On the Job Training

Job summary

OL&B Railway is seeking a high performing Switching and Transload Operator in Lincoln, NE. The role supports daily switching operations, assists with locomotive and railcar repair, and requires reliable attendance. Typical hours are 6:45 am–2:45 pm, with potential on-call shifts.

The ideal candidate has construction or agriculture experience, mechanical inclination, and a safety-first mindset. CDL is helpful but not required; CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical repair or construction, agriculture, or related labor.
• Equivalent mix of education and experience accepted.
• Technical railroad training is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Abides by FRA, AAR, OSHA, DOT and other regulations.
• Performs safe railcar switching and counts materials and routes.
• Operates equipment including forklift and handles loading/unloading materials.
• Completes shipping papers and inventory documents.
• Maintains rail yard and facilities, and assists with repairs.
• On-call flexibility including weekends and nights.
• May drive to assist offloading lumber.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to safety

Reading/safety docs

MS Office

Tool use

Punctuality

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical railroad training helpful

Tools

Hand tools

Forklift experience

Job description

OL&B Railway, a NEBCO Company, is a short line railway, specializing in transloading, railcar repair, railcar storage, and track repair. It is also known as the “Big Red Line”. OL&B Railway is a Class III switching railroad that interchanges cars from the Union Pacific and BNSF. For more information, visit www.olbrailway.com .

NEBCO, Inc.

NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com .

Job Summary

OL&B Railway is looking for a high performing, motivated, and reliable Switching and Transload Operator! The ideal candidate will have construction or agriculture experience and be mechanically inclined with problem solving skills. This position s upports daily switching operations and assists with the repair and maintenance of locomotives and rail car fleet. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Reliable attendance required. Normal hours are Monday thru Friday, 6:45 am to 2:45 pm. Must be able to meet a 2 hour on-call.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Abides by all FRA, AAR, OSHA, DOT, and other applicable regulations.
• Works with a switch crew to perform safe railcar switching movements including, roll by inspection of railcars, delivering railcars to and from customers and partner railroads, provide accurate railcar counts, understanding rail yard, determining car movements, securing rail equipment, operating switches, and working with other crew members using radio communications during operating hours, which may include weekends and nights.
• Climbs onto railcars, operating straps, opening and closing railcar doors, and operating with ramps.
• Safely operates related equipment, such as forklift, while unloading building materials from railcars and trucks, placing materials in designated storage areas, and loading material onto trucks to go to destination, stacking and banding material as necessary.
• Completes inventory documentation, shipping papers, and other documentation, ensures correct material(s) arrived and correct material(s) is shipped out.
• Performs track maintenance following Track Worker Safety Program while working around and using maintenance of way tools and equipment.
• Maintains rail yard including, vegetation, roadway maintenance, drainage, snow removal, and other duties, to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assists in maintenance of facilities and all associated equipment, including, but not limited to, OL&B locomotives, overhead crane, forklift, bobcat, air compressor, company pickups and dump trucks. Equipment must be kept in sound and safe operating condition.
• Assists with maintenance and repairs of OL&B and foreign railcars, and subsequent completion of necessary repair reports. Assist in maintaining inventory of car repair parts.
• Provides switching and other railroad support services as needed.
• May also perform driving duties to assist in offloading lumber when needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent; and
• previous experience in performing mechanical repair, and/or working in construction, agriculture, or related labor environment; or
• an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical degree/vocational training in railroad programs or related area is helpful, but not necessary.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company insurance program. CDL is helpful but not necessary.
• CPR and First Aid Certified, or ability to become certified with company training.
• Employee will be trained and required to become conductor, forklift, and all other equipment certified necessary to perform their job duties .

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as railroad safety rules, procedure manuals, SDS sheets, switch lists, bills of lading, load tickets, and repair sheets.
• Computer skills through MS Office products for tracking and reporting.
• Must be proficient on the use of hand, power tools and equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude helpful.
• Ability to be to work on time and meet on call requirements.
• Must maintain a clean and safe yard and car repair environment.
• Must able to frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.

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