Switchman

Sa-Recycling; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Safety and profitability bonuses

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401k with company match

Weekly pay

Paid holidays & PTO

Referral incentives

Company uniforms & PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a dependable Switchman to operate a Trackmobile in our scrap metal recycling yard in St. Louis, MO. The role emphasizes safe, efficient handling of railcars, equipment inspections, and strict adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include staging railcars for loading or shipment, signaling operators, and keeping the yard clean. Candidates should have a high school diploma and seek to learn new tasks; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1 year of railcar movement experience with Trackmobile preferred.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate a Trackmobile to move railcars in a scrap metal yard.
• Perform regular inspections of equipment, tracks and switches and report issues.
• Review railcar plans to move and stage railcars for loading or shipment.
• Operate track switches and set or release brakes as needed.
• Signal equipment operators to ensure safe loading and movement of machinery.
• Keep the work area clean and organized and provide yard support as needed.
• Follow all SA Recycling safety, health and environmental rules and procedures.

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Trackmobile operation

Job description

St Louis-McKinley NR
3620 N. Hall St.
St. Louis, MO 63147, USA

St Louis-McKinley NR
3620 N. Hall St.
St. Louis, MO 63147, USA

SA Recycling, a world leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is actively looking for a dependable and safety conscious individual as a Switchman. As a Switchman you will be responsible for the safe operations of a Trackmobile to move empty and full railcars in a scrap metal processing yard.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Working hours are from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday and from 8:00 am to noon on Saturdays.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE

Responsibilities of a Switchman

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operations of a Trackmobile in a scrap metal recycling yard.
• Perform regular inspections on equipment, tracks and switches and immediately report any concerns, defects, or needed repairs to management.
• Review railcar plan to move and stage rails cars for loading or building for shipment.
• Operate track switches, visually check switch condition and direction, to change the direction of the switching engine or cars.
• Couple air and electrical connections between cars and Trackmobile and set or release brakes.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials for the safe loading of railcars.
• Must keep working area and Trackmobile clean and organized.
• Provide backup or help throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Follow all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Qualifications of a Switchman

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-year previous experience in the movement of railcars using a Trackmobile preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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