Switch Technician

Transco Rail Services

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway-you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

Who we are:
Transco Rail Services, along with Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) and Procor, delivers full-service railcar repair and maintenance through a broad North American network of fixed shops and mobile field service teams. Serving freight and tank car fleets across multiple industries, we are committed to safety, compliance, quality, and reliable service.


Job Description :
We are looking for a Switch Technician to operate locomotives to move railcars from a switch list.


Job Requirements:

• Safely operate locomotive.

• Regularly operate locomotive in a congested area and must use considerable caution to prevent damage to rail cars or accidents to employees.

• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required.

• Operates switches and direct flow of cars in rail yard.

• Experience in operating a locomotive (switch engine).

• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner and report potential hazards.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds safely.

• Able to pass drug screen and physical.

• Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

• May work in confined spaces and at heights exceeding 4 ft. off the ground with proper PPE and fall protection.

• Close mental and visual attention required, coordinating manual dexterity with mental and visual attention for sustained periods of time.

What We Offer:

• Transco strives to be the Employer of Choice. Our generous benefits package includes:

• Benefits on Day 1

• Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)

• Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• Vacation Benefits

• 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution.

Do not worry if you think that you do not meet all the qualifications. The tools, technology, and methodologies we use are constantly changing and we value talent and interest over specific experience.


It is the policy of Transco to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law. #LI-DNI


Pay Range:
25.20 - 30.80

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to View email address on click.appcast.io, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.