Switchman Industrial Rail

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

Starting hourly pay: $26.50 Dayshift / $27.50 Night shift $27.50
We provide Uniforms and PPE (laundering included)
$150/year Steel Toe Boot Allowance
Paid Holidays
Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, and 401 (k) with match

What you will be doing:

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 Ironhorse
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:

Switching experience preferred
Ability to perform basic maintenance
Active Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC card)
Ability to attend and pass all training associated with job-related coursework. This includes but is not limited to: OSHA, Haz Mat 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 weather conditions
Comfortable with heights
Walk 5+ 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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