Trackmobile Switchman — Safe, High-Impact Yard Operator

SA Recycling; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Advancement Opportunities

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401k with company match

Weekly Pay

Paid Holidays & PTO

Referral Incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling, a world leader in metals recycling, is seeking a dependable Switchman to safely operate a Trackmobile and move empty and full railcars in a scrap metal processing yard in Missouri.

The role requires working outdoors in varying weather, following safety protocols and procedures, and maintaining a clean and organized yard. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus and job offers bonuses, benefits, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year railcar movement experience with Trackmobile preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 safe loading of railcars.

Skills

Railcar movement experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School diploma / GED / equivalent

Job description

SA Recycling, a world leader in metals recycling, is seeking a dependable Switchman to safely operate a Trackmobile and move empty and full railcars in a scrap metal processing yard in Missouri.

The role requires working outdoors in varying weather, following safety protocols and procedures, and maintaining a clean and organized yard. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus and job offers bonuses, benefits, and advancement opportunities.