Switchman

What We Are Looking For

The Switchman job involves assisting in the movement of locomotives and trains cars by throwing switches, setting brakes, coupling and uncoupling cars, observing for hazards, flagging and signaling, while maintaining proper communication and safety procedures.


What You Will Do

Performs individual switching, flagging, coupling, uncoupling, brake setting
• Maintain constant watch over their assigned area and equipment, checking continually for operating hazards, malfunctioning or defective equipment, track and track obstructions
• plans the movement of rail cars, giving directions to the locomotive operator
• Set track switches properly, set out railcars and pick up rail cars, accordingly.
• Judges braking and stopping distances in order to give proper radio signals to the locomotive operator for adequate stopping.
• Must be continually aware of motorists, pedestrians, and mobile equipment and crane operations in the work area and provide point protection in the direction of the train movement
• Must identify the various types of rail cars, give consideration to whether or not they are loaded or empty to estimate stopping distance
• Other duties on the terminal as required by management
• Must be to secure and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

Must be able to read and understand all Standard Operating Procedures
• Must be able to complete all required check lists
• Must be able to communicate with co workers and locomotive operator
• Must be able to stay focused and maintain constant awareness of surroundings

Must be able to work out side in extreme cold and hot conditions
• Occasional pushing, reaching and over head work
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 - 100 lbs

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

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