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Switchman

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. • Kansas City, KS, US
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

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Company / Benefits Overview : Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team — part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers.

  • This position does NOT pay into Railroad Retirement

Job Summary

As a Switchman, you'll play a key role in safely operating rail equipment to ensure that freight is delivered to our customers efficiently. We will provide you with hands-on and classroom training to set a strong foundation for a long-term career. You'll work outdoors in all weather conditions, tackling new challenges each day while ensuring we meet our customers' needs. This is a physically active position with real opportunities for growth and advancement in a complex and dynamic environment.

See our employees in action to learn more at https : / / www.gwrr.com / careers / .

Responsibilities

  • Comply with all federal, state, and other applicable railroad safety and operational regulations
  • Follow instructions when working with a certified trainer, mentor, or supervisor
  • Communicate with customers and team members using oral, written, hand signals, lantern signals or radio instructions to coordinate train or railcar movement
  • Operate track switches to determine the route of the train or rail equipment
  • Evaluate, plan, and complete all assigned work safely and efficiently
  • Climb on and off equipment and walk the length of the train or rail yard to support train operations
  • Apply or release hand brakes on railcars multiple times a day to control movement
  • Read and understand the rule books and other written or printed material
  • Inspect the condition of railcars in movement and while stationary
  • Connect air hoses and electrical components between locomotives or railcars
  • Utilize basic computer skills proficiently for electronic reporting and train documentation
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

  • Full-time (40 plus hours weekly)
  • Varying schedule in a 24 / 7 work environment that includes nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call as needed
  • Outdoor work in all weather conditions working up to a 12-hour shift
  • Walking long distances on uneven surfaces and climbing ladders and equipment always ensuring three points of contact in varying environmental conditions
  • Able to lift up to 75 pounds from floor to waist and carry short distances
  • Able to squat, bend and lift overhead
  • Have good balance and coordination
  • Must meet vision requirements
  • Skills And Experience

  • 2+ years of related or relevant work experience is a plus
  • Effective communication skills both written and verbal
  • Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment is a plus
  • Possess situational awareness and decision-making abilities to respond effectively in a safety sensitive environment
  • Required Education And Credentials

  • High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and / or work experience
  • Valid driver's license
  • At least eighteen years of age
  • Employment Requirements

  • Pre-employment physical, hearing, and vision medical review
  • May be subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing including pre-employment drug screening
  • Background screening including criminal and motor vehicle driving history
  • Relocation

    Must live within 50 miles of assigned location or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

    Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status protected under federal, state or local laws.

    Seniority level

  • Entry level
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

  • Rail Transportation
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