Railroad Switchman

Launch Your Career With ConGlobal

ConGlobal is hiring immediately for a key role in our global supply chain operations. Whether you're looking to grow your career or gain new skills, this role offers paid training, competitive pay, excellent benefits, and long-term advancement opportunities.

Location : Starting Pay : $20.65 $23.23 / hour Status : Full-Time | Immediate Hire

Schedule : Open availability required, including all shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

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 switch points, inspecting track conditions, and safely coupling and uncoupling railcars. This hands-on role requires physical strength, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to operational safety.

Key Responsibilities :

• Monitor and operate track switches to ensure proper alignment for railcar movement.
• Inspect track conditions and switch points to identify any issues affecting safe operation.
• Couple and uncouple air hoses between railcars as part of train assembly or disassembly.
• Replace damaged or broken railcar connectors (approximately 75 lbs).
• Communicate with train crews and yard personnel to ensure coordinated rail movements.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain awareness of surroundings and potential hazards in a high-traffic rail environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

The Federal Rail Administration sets and enforces safety regulations and standards for railroad operations. Use of cannabis is strictly prohibited. If applicable for the position you are applying to, and if you are offered the position, you will have to take and pass a drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications :

We offer competitive pay, medical / dental / vision benefits, 401(k), paid training, career advancement and more.