Switching Specialist

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This position is responsible for switching and railcar movement via coordination with locomotive or track mobile operator. This position directs the locomotive operator through a set of radio and hand signals to move and place rolling stock throughout the CFRS facility.

• Learn and adhere to all CFRS safety procedures.
• Learn the basic flow and logistics of railroad industry and repair business.
• Successfully complete the CFRS switching training/safety policy program.
• Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner so as to comply with CFRS, OSHA and environmental rules and regulations.
• Responsible for following written and verbal directions, while effectively working in a team environment.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient movement of rolling stock.
• Create written reports of all cars handled to and from railroad, indicating car, condition, proper identification of cars and time received.
• Couple and uncouple rolling stock, throw switches, set and release hand brakes, and lace railcar brake connections. Facilitate and comply with proper air brake charging technique. Signal locomotive / track mobile operator for switching and spotting of cars throughout facility in accordance with instructions from supervision.
• Coordinate with shop leads or supervisors to spot cars in work departments.
• Identify rail non‑conformities and report and/or repair. Perform minor repairs such as tightening rail spikes and adjusting switches.
• Understand and follow site specific American Association Railroad – Federal Railroad Association (AAR‑FRA) rules.
• Maintain and update logbooks and time sheets daily.
• Perform basic locomotive/ track mobile and track maintenance and assist with daily maintenance inspection of equipment. Perform fueling and lubrication of equipment as necessary.
• Set up and operate various hand and power tools.
• Follow work instructions and work within a self‑directed work team.
• Make use of proper switching commands and language.
• Know facility layout to service as a locomotive / track mobile operator and switchman depending on facility demand.
• Operate locomotive and switch mobile to move, switch and spot rolling stock.
• Daily verification of locomotive/ track mobile to ensure engine is in safe operating condition. Completion of daily locomotive/track mobile inspection sheet is required.
• Receive, interpret, and act in accordance with Switch Technician signaling (hand and/or radio).
• Operate locomotive in congested areas where a high degree of attention and care is required to prevent accidents and/or facility damage.
• Perform re‑railing of cars that derail within the plant due to yard‑rail or railcar defective conditions.
• Successfully complete this positions “Education/Formal Training” requirements.
• Wear PPE in appropriate areas.

Note:

Responsibilities include the expectation to always act to support the interests of the department and organization and to perform other duties as assigned to ensure the successful achievement of departmental and company objectives.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Successfully pass the following courses with an 80% or higher score coordinated by…