Switchman

Grow Your Career 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. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.At Savage, we pride ourselves on providing our Team Members with a focus on safety not typically seen in other companies. You will enjoy working in a 5S environment that is safe to work in and free of clutter while receiving top-notch safety training and procedures to ensure that everyone makes it home every night to their loved ones. Hire Right, Train Right, Treat Right…it's the Savage way.These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:We provide Uniforms and PPE$150/2x year Steel Toe Boot AllowanceDay Shift: This is a M-F operation with some weekend work – 6:30am-3pmExcellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing and 401 (k) with matchWhat you will be doing as a Railroad Switchman:Assist with spotting cars on the correct track; move empty cars and build the outbound trainClassification of inbound trainInteraction with class one railroadDaily spot and pull with other site partnersVisually inspect rail cars and perform air brakes inspectionsCross train and willingness to assist in the different functions performed at the facilityOperate a locomotive -we provide training and certification!Participate in and promote Savage safety program/SHAPSRequirements of a successful Rail Switchman:A high school diploma, or equivalentValid driver's licenseAbility to perform basic maintenanceAbility 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 requirementsWillingness to wear required PPEAbility to work rotating shifts, holidays and weekendsWork experience in an industrial environmentAbility to read, write and understand EnglishClear drug / alcohol test / criminal background checkHere are some of the physical requirements of this role:Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditionsComfortable with heightsWalk 10+ 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 timeAdditional Information:A complete job description is available upon requestSavage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplaceCalifornia Residents Job Application Privacy NoticeYou may view available jobs at and apply using the online job posting.Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits are subject to change. For more information visit