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Rail Car Cleaning Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Rail Operator

Morris, IL · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

Complete daily inspections of equipment to be used kept clean and in good running order. * Must be ... Rail Car Mover including switchmen or Locomotive / Track Mobile Engineer preferred. * Basic ...

Gary Railway Company | Car Repairer

Gary, IN · On-site

$22 - $26.75/hr

Providing rail transport services to hundreds of satisfied customers throughout the nation ... Clean, prepare and paint cars. * Use various hand, electric and pneumatic power tools. * Use ...

Understand and make proper adjustments of rail car manifold. * Monitor Vacuum and Pressure gauges ... Clean or replace filters as needed. * Monitor oil levels in the vacuum pump and replace as needed.

Understand and make proper adjustments of rail car manifold. * Monitor Vacuum and Pressure gauges ... Clean or replace filters as needed. * Monitor oil levels in the vacuum pump and replace as needed.

Switchman/Conductors with Cando are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car switching ... Keeping the interior of the locomotive safe, clean, and tidy. * Completing daily inspection and ...

Switchpersons with Cando are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car switching ... Keeping the interior of the locomotive safe, clean, and tidy. * Completing daily inspection and ...

Rail Operator

Rincon, GA · On-site

$22/hr

Complete daily inspections of equipment to be used kept clean and in good running order. * Must be ... Rail Car Mover including switchmen or Locomotive / Track Mobile Engineer preferred. * Basic ...

Rail Operator

Rincon, GA · On-site

$21/hr

Complete daily inspections of equipment to be used kept clean and in good running order. * Must be ... Rail Car Mover including switchmen or Locomotive / Track Mobile Engineer preferred. * Basic ...

Locomotive Operator with Cando are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car switching ... Keeping the interior of the locomotive safe, clean, and tidy. * Completing daily inspection and ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for rail car cleaning in the United States is $15.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $16.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Rail Operator

Morris, IL • On-site

$25 - $28/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Description

Job summary

Rail Yard Operators are responsible for Safe movement and placement of Rail Cars, for communication with Rail Techs for Blue Flag clearance into loading locations as well giving track locations and for all interplant Rail Switching per instructions from Rail Coordinator.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following: 

  • Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
  • Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
  • Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
  • Support the efforts of management in meeting profit and growth objectives as established in the strategic business plan.
  • Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and the organizations.
  • Work safely, within the company guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).

Requirements

Summary of essential job functions

This job includes the following duties and any other as assigned by current manager:

  • To ensure Total Customer Satisfaction.
  • Follow all safety rules and regulations.
  • Complete daily inspections of equipment to be used kept clean and in good running order.
  • Must be knowledgeable on how to use all equipment necessary to complete any task given daily.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the Switching Locomotive and Rail Track area.
  • Operate all in plant Rail Movement adhering to Quantix Rail Operating Procedures and Safety Rules.
  • Communicate about any problems or concerns you may have with equipment or processes.
  • Immediately acknowledge and/or accept responsibility for damage to product, equipment, etc & Responsible for taking direction from Supervisor and or Rail Coordinator.
  • Responsible for any other duties as assigned by Management   

Minimum requirements

  • High School Degree / Associates Preferred
  • Rail Car Mover including switchmen or Locomotive / Track Mobile Engineer preferred.
  • Basic knowledge and good safety record in working in an industrial setting.
  • Good understanding of Rail Track switching &Track Systems.
  • Good understanding of Train air &Brake systems as well as Locomotive power systems.
  • Computer Proficiency with excel spread sheets, google docs, etc. Internal certifications for Safe Rail Operating procedures
  • Abilities required
  • Physically strong / healthy &capable walking / climbing / bending. 
  • Work outdoors in all weather conditions. 

Abilities required

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential job functions.

While performing the responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.