Rail Switching; MA - Montgomery VPC Team
Listed on 2026-03-08
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Transportation
Transportation Logistics, Railroad, Dispatcher
"Benefits
- High School Diploma Preferred, but NOT Required
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 100% Company Paid Employee Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- 14 paid Company Holidays
- 80 Hours of Vacation
- 40 Hours of Sick
- 401K w/ GENEROUS Match
- Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
- Eligible for Auto Allowance
- Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement of up to $50.00 Per Month
- Eligible to Receive Referral Bonuses
- Team Wear
- Eligible for Discretionary Bonus Annually
- Years of Service Awards, Employee Assistance Program, Frequent Employee Appreciation Events & More!!
GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third‑party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries.
We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.
The Rail Switching role will be responsible for inspection, repairs, testing, and pre‑trip of empty and loaded rail cars. They will also direct locomotive operator in the maneuvering and position of rail car for loading and shipment in accordance to the Association of American Railroads standards, Federal Railroad Administration laws, Hyundai Glovis Transportation and Handling Manual and Hyundai Glovis Rail Safety and Operating Procedures Manual.
Responsibilities- Perform in a safe manner; always adhering to all FRA operating rules, AAR rules and Hyundai Glovis Transportation and Handling Manual, and Hyundai Glovis Rail Safety and Operating Procedures Manual
- Pass operating rules class within 2 months of hire
- Measure distance between rail car junctions to AAR standards
- Follow Blue Flag signal law
- Properly operate manual track switches and derails
- Inspect tracks for serviceability and report abnormalities
- Communicate with locomotive operator and van drivers (rail loading team leads)
- Report all hazards/injuries/near misses to supervisor
- Ensure tools and equipment are utilized as designed
- Maintain equipment, tools, and vehicle in good working condition
- Report to supervisor any defective tools, equipment or track
- Maintain records of rail cars inspected and pre‑trip; submit to rail clerk for processing and storage
- Follow all safety procedures
- Understand daily tasks and perform them safely and productively, without errors
- Read and interpret destinations on track sheet
- Maintain records of rail cars spotted for loading and taken out for CSX pick up
- Conduct air tests on rail cars set out for pickup by CSX
- Ascend and descend rail car ladder (using 3 points of contact), as necessary
- Block rail cars in tracks
- Perform other duties assigned
- Clean up work area and surrounding area
- Perform additional departmental duties when needed
- Lock out switches
- Work in a team setting and take initiative
- Daily bleed air out from yard air compressor
- Drive company vehicle
- Operate manual track switches
- Observe and ensure tracks are not fouled or obstructed by other equipment or personnel
- Basic PC skills to input and review vehicle processing information (Required)
- Attention to detail and good hand‑eye coordination to operate vehicles while watching surroundings to maximize safety (Required)
- Ability to follow and understand written and verbal instructions (Required)
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for several hours at a time (Required)
- Ability to adhere to company and safety policies and procedures (Required)
- Ability to work under extreme weather conditions (Required)
- High School Diploma/G.E.D (Required)
- Sit
- Stand and walk
- Drive
- Bend and stoop
- Climb
- Reach above shoulder
- Kneel/squat
- Balance, Push/Pull
- Crawl/Crouch
- Lift up to 10 lbs
- Carry up to 10 lbs
This position works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting.
- Exposure to loud noises from vehicles and heavy machinery
- Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions (from 30 to 100+ degrees)
- Possible…
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