Switchman at Kinder Morgan Fairless Hills, PA

Kinder Morgan; Fallsington (Bucks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is hiring a Switchman to assist in locomotive movements, switching operations, and safety monitoring at our rail facilities. You will read and follow SOPs, communicate with the locomotive operator, and ensure proper signaling and braking procedures are applied.

The role requires outdoor work in varied temperatures and physical tasks such as lifting up to 50–100 lbs, with TWIC credential ongoing compliance. Training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Must secure and maintain TWIC and read Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50–100 lbs when handling rail equipment.
• Able to work outdoors in extreme cold and hot conditions.
• Demonstrates strong situational awareness and safety discipline.

Responsibilities

• Performs switching, flagging, coupling/uncoupling, brake setting.
• Maintain constant watch over area and equipment for hazards.
• Plans movement of rail cars and directs the locomotive operator.
• Set track switches and manage rail car placement.
• Judge braking distances and issue radio signals for stopping.
• Be aware of motorists, pedestrians, and equipment; provide point protection.
• Identify rail car types and estimate stopping distance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Read and follow SOPs and complete required checklists.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and locomotive operator.
• Stay focused and aware of surroundings.
• Work outside in extreme cold and heat.
• Occasional pushing, reaching and overhead work.
• Occasional lifting up to 50–100 lbs.

Skills

TWIC credential

Safety awareness

Communication

Read SOPs

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The Switchman job involves assisting in the movement of locomotives and trains cars by throwing switches, setting brakes, coupling and uncoupling cars, observing for hazards, flagging and signaling, while maintaining proper communication and safety procedures.

What You Will Do

• Performs individual switching, flagging, coupling, uncoupling, brake setting
• Maintain constant watch over their assigned area and equipment, checking continually for operating hazards, malfunctioning or defective equipment, track and track obstructions
• plans the movement of rail cars, giving directions to the locomotive operator
• Set track switches properly, set out railcars and pick up rail cars, accordingly.
• Judges braking and stopping distances in order to give proper radio signals to the locomotive operator for adequate stopping.
• Must be continually aware of motorists, pedestrians, and mobile equipment and crane operations in the work area and provide point protection in the direction of the train movement
• Must identify the various types of rail cars, give consideration to whether or not they are loaded or empty to estimate stopping distance
• Other duties on the terminal as required by management
• Must be to secure and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Must be able to read and understand all Standard Operating Procedures
• Must be able to complete all required check lists
• Must be able to communicate with co workers and locomotive operator
• Must be able to stay focused and maintain constant awareness of surroundings
• Must be able to work out side in extreme cold and hot conditions
• Occasional pushing, reaching and over head work
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 - 100 lbs

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve. Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law. For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at .