Switchman Industrial Rail

Rail Switchman Opportunity with Savage

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we've grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We're proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• Starting hourly pay: $26.50 Dayshift / $27.50 Night shift
• We provide uniforms and PPE (laundering included)
• $150/year Steel Toe Boot Allowance
• Paid holidays
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, and 401 (k) with match

What you will be doing:

• Assist with spotting cars on the correct track; move empty cars and build the outbound train
• Classification of inbound train
• Interaction with class one railroad
• Daily spot and pull with Ironhorse
• Visually inspect rail cars and perform air brakes inspections
• Cross train and willingness to assist in the different functions performed at the facility
• Operate a locomotive -we provide training and certification!
• Participate in and promote Savage safety program/SHAPS

Requirements of a successful Rail Switchman:

• Switching experience preferred
• Ability to perform basic maintenance
• Active Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC card)
• Ability to attend and pass all training associated with job-related coursework. This includes but is not limited to: OSHA, HazMat and FRA related courses.
• Ability to travel to other sites to assist in switching and training requirements
• Willingness to wear required PPE
• Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends
• Work experience in an industrial environment
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Clear drug/alcohol test / criminal background check

Here are some of the physical requirements of this role:

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Comfortable with heights
• Walk 5+ miles per day on uneven terrain, etc.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time