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Switch Operator Jobs Near Me

PH - Switcher PT-1

Etna, OH

$20.90 - $22.15/hr

Peforms other duties as assigned Minimum Education None required Minimum Experience No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience ...

PH - Switcher FT-1

Columbus, OH · On-site

$20.90 - $21.90/hr

Peforms other duties as assigned Minimum Education None required Minimum Experience No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience ...

System Operator Associate

New Albany, OH · On-site

$74K - $93K/yr

... of operating conditions; monitor system voltages, transformer/line/equipment loadings, and in ... Prepare basic switching orders listing the switching steps and safety tagging to be carried out for ...

Yard Switcher Route * Dropping a Trailer, No touch freight * Paid orientation and training * Weekly ... Valid Class A operator's license. * Be a minimum 21 years of age. * Safe driving record. Want to ...

Equipment Operator

Washington Court House, OH · On-site

$18.25 - $24.75/hr

Starts engines, moves throttles, switches, or levers, or depresses pedals to operate machines ... Performs operator maintenance on fork trucks. * Capability of training individuals in the Equipment ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for switch operator in the United States is $24.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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$20/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Cando Rail & Terminals is North America’s leading provider of specialized rail operating services and terminal infrastructure that allow industrial shippers to optimize their supply chains and connect to Class I railways by leveraging Cando’s operating capabilities and network of owned multi-purpose rail terminals. The company provides a wide range of rail services including industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, short line operations, railcar staging, train assembly, and related services.

Cando Advantages

  • Work Life Balance
  • Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
  • Award Winning Safety Culture
  • Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
  • Health & Dental Benefits including voluntary options
  • Expanding in the US and we welcome you to come grow with us!

Railcar Loaders are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading services to the customer. Working in a safety and environmentally sensitive, customer service driven environment, incumbents must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety and deliver to the customer’s schedule.

This position will pay an hourly rate of $20.00 per hour.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Ensures for the safe operation of the transloading equipment including applying rules, special instructions, and transloading procedures
  • Makes all connections for each product transfer
  • Performing daily inspection and testing of equipment and safety devices
  • Reports all safety and equipment problems
  • Complies with all applicable operating rules, switching procedures and regulations imposed by government, the customer, and/or Cando; practicing and promoting safe work habits
  • Completing daily reports, daily logs, and other reports deemed necessary
  • Provides support to the switching teams as required
  • Actively participating with the team and providing excellent customer service while promoting a superior company image
  • Participates in training or company initiatives as required

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Ability to read and write general documentation including safety briefings, policy and procedure manuals
  • Physically fit including the ability to pull self-up and down from a railcar or ladder, ability to lift and twist hoses, ability to secure rail car brakes, comfort working from heights and utilizing fall protection, and ability to operate derails and switches
  • Knowledge of technology and computer systems with a willingness to use Excel and Outlook on a daily basis
  • Hold all industrial switching regulatory and customer requirements and standards relating to operations at the site including but not limited to safety critical medical requirements, customer safety certifications, and CROR certification
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions.
  • Must be open to working M-F, from 8am to 5pm, with flexibility.

Education & Experience

  • Experience handling dangerous goods and working with various types of products in an industrial environment is an asset

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position