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Watco

Switchman - Sauget / Cahokia, IL

Sauget, IL · On-site

$22/hr

Switchman - Sauget / Cahokia, IL Job Location: Sauget, IL Facility-Sauget-62201 Office Location ... Hourly Job Type: Full Time Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply ...

ConGlobal

Railroad Switchman

Haslet, TX · On-site

$21.37 - $24.04/hr

As a Railroad Switchman at ConGlobal, you will play a critical role in the safe and efficient ... movement of railcars within our terminal. You'll be responsible for monitoring and aligning track ...

Watco

Switchman - Gillette, WY

Gillette, WY

$20/hr

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... The Switchman position will control and coordinate the train movements while switching railcars ...

ConGlobal

Railroad Switchman

Edgerton, KS · On-site

$29.12 - $30.62/hr

As a Railroad Switchman at ConGlobal, you will play a critical role in the safe and efficient ... movement of railcars within our terminal. You'll be responsible for monitoring and aligning track ...

Watco

Switchman - Sauget / Cahokia, IL

Sauget, IL

$22/hr

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... M-F, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM potential for overtime Job Summary The Switchman position will control and ...

Packwell Inc

SWITCHMAN

La Porte, TX · On-site

Works with a Locomotive Engineer adding/supplying fuel, water, oil and sand to locomotives. Essential Functions: Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: * Responsible for ...

Packwell Inc

SWITCHMAN

La Porte, TX · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Works with a Locomotive Engineer adding/supplying fuel, water, oil and sand to locomotives. Essential Functions: Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: * Responsible for ...

Watco

Switchman - Sheridan, WY

Sheridan, WY

$21/hr

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... The Switchman position will control and coordinate the train movements while switching railcars ...

Packwell Inc

SWITCHMAN

La Porte, TX · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Works with a Locomotive Engineer adding/supplying fuel, water, oil and sand to locomotives. Essential Functions: Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: * Responsible for ...

loadstarusa

Rail Switchman

Saint James, LA · On-site

Must currently possess a valid, unexpired TWIC and driver's license. * Must be able to follow OSHA safety standards and be safety conscious at all times. * Should be comfortable working at heights ...

Brown & Root

Railroad Switchman 2

Mont Belvieu, TX · On-site

High school diploma or equivalent (an associate's or bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, or a related field is a plus). * 3-5 years of experience working in railroad operations or a ...

Brown and Root

Railroad Switchman 2

Mont Belvieu, TX · On-site

High school diploma or equivalent (an associate's or bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, or a related field is a plus). * 3-5 years of experience working in railroad operations or a ...

Brown & Root

Railroad Switchman 2

Mont Belvieu, TX · On-site

High school diploma or equivalent (an associate's or bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, or a related field is a plus). * 3-5 years of experience working in railroad operations or a ...

Clean Harbors

Operator - Blending/Loading

Rollinsford, NH · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Acts as a switchman for rail switches. Tests, LOTO and prepare equipment for repairs. * Fill out permits. * Organize and maintain truck and rail unloading areas. * Other duties as required. What does ...

Genesee & Wyoming Inc

Conductor/Switchman

Catawba, SC · On-site

$24/hr

With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we ... As a Conductor/Switchman, you'll play a key role in safely operating rail equipment to ensure ...

NextEra Energy

Principal Engineer - Switchyard

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$126K - $189K/yr

Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! Position Specific ... The Switchyard Engineer will contribute to switchyard engineering activities from conceptual design ...

G&W

Conductor/Switchman

Catawba, SC · On-site

$24/hr

With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we ... As a Conductor/Switchman, you'll play a key role in safely operating rail equipment to ensure ...

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Switchman - Sauget / Cahokia, IL

Sauget, IL • On-site

Watco
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$22/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Control and coordinate train movements to facilitate the loading and unloading of railcars in the yard or similar location.

  • Follow instructions from managers, dispatchers, and switching orders to move, couple, uncouple, and position railcars safely and efficiently.

  • Communicate with crew members and dispatchers via radio, signals, or verbal instructions to ensure proper switching operations.

Watco rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Switchman - Sauget / Cahokia, IL
Job Location: Sauget, IL Facility-Sauget-62201
Office Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference
Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all or the same team. One Watco.
Here's what you can expect from Watco:
• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities
Starting Pay: $22.00 per hour
Schedule: M-F, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM potential for overtime
Job Summary
The Switchman position will control and coordinate the train movements while switching railcars whether in the yard of a railroad, industrial plant, or similar location to facilitate the unloading and loading of railcars in a safe and efficient manner to service our customers. This position is a manual labor position which requires that the individual become proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period. This job description is intended to be general and illustrative of the typical duties required of the position. It is not all-inclusive and does not detail every task that may be assigned to the incumbent.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule
• Read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math
• Learn from directions, observations, and coaching and apply procedures using good judgment
• Read switching orders from designated person
• Receive oral or written instructions from Manager or Customer on which cars are to be switched
• Notify engineer of switching orders and which cars are to be moved to specified locations in the yard using radio, verbal, or hand signals
• Communicate with crew or other yard workers via radio to exchange switching information
• Confer with train dispatcher via radio to issue or receive information or instructions regarding stops, delays, or oncoming trains
• Follow instructions to throw track switches and to couple and uncouple cars
• Turn hand brake wheel or ratchet-type brake to apply and release handbrakes
• Observe track to detect obstructions
• Maintain records of car numbers, origin, destination, and cargo switched
• Coordinate activities of switching crew from locomotive cab, caboose, or control tower
• Raise coupling lever to couple or uncouple cars
• Throw track switches to facilitate shunting of cars and signal Engineer to move cars using lantern, arm signals, or radio
• Connect air hoses to cars when making up trains by bending and applying force
• Set warning signals, such as flares, flags, or lanterns, at the front and rear of the train during emergency stops to warn oncoming trains
• Sit or ride in the cab of the locomotive to observe signals from other crew members
• Make minor repairs to couplings and air hoses and report any equipment requiring major repairs
• Communicate with Dispatcher via radio to exchange switching information
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.
Education
High School or GED equivalent

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