Switchman

Colonial Group; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Boot allowance $150/2x year

Day shift 6:30am-3pm

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Savage is seeking a Railroad Switchman in Kansas to join a safety-focused team. You will assist in spotting cars, classify trains, and interact with Class I railroads, with training provided to operate locomotives and to participate in safety programs.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and uniforms/PPE. The position is a daytime shift (6:30am–3pm) with some weekend work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Willingness to travel to other sites for training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with spotting cars on the correct track and build outbound trains.
• Classify inbound trains and interact with class one railroads.
• Daily spot and pull with site partners and inspect rail cars.
• Operate a locomotive with provided training and certification.

Skills

Railroad safety

Accept instruction

English literacy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Savage, we pride ourselves on providing our Team Members with a focus on safety not typically seen in other companies. You will enjoy working in a 5S environment that is safe to work in and free of clutter while receiving top-notch safety training and procedures to ensure that everyone makes it home every night to their loved ones. Hire Right, Train Right, Treat Right…it’s the Savage way.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage

• We provide Uniforms and PPE
• $150/2x year Steel Toe Boot Allowance
• Day Shift:This is a M-F operation with some weekend work – 6:30am-3pm
• Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing and 401 (k) with match

What you will be doing as a Railroad Switchman

• Assist with spotting cars on the correct track; move empty cars and build the outbound train
• Classification of inbound train
• Interaction with class one railroad
• Daily spot and pull with other site partners
• Visually inspect rail cars and perform air brakes inspections
• Cross train and willingness to assist in the different functions performed at the facility
• Operate a locomotive -we provide training and certification!
• Participate in and promote Savage safety program/SHAPS

Requirements of a successful Rail Switchman

• A high school diploma, or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to perform basic maintenance
• Ability to attend and pass all training associated with job related coursework. This includes but is not limited to: OSHA, HazMat and FRA related courses.
• Ability to travel to other sites to assist in switching and training requirements
• Willingness to wear required PPE

• Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends

• Work experience in an industrial environment
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Clear drug / alcohol test / criminal background check

Here are some of the physical requirements of this role

• Ability to work outdoors in all weatherconditions
• Comfortable with heights
• Walk 10+ miles per day on uneven terrain, etc.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time

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