Rail Switchman

Job description

Job Summary This position will be responsible for the safe and efficient railcar switching and locomotive operations. Strong communication skills are required to be able to safely move railcars in, out, and around the facility. Experience in railyard operations and/or chemical plant loading is preferred, but not required. Schedule: - Full Time - Rotating 12 hour shift work schedule Essential Job Duties: - Examines track list in order to determine which railcars are to be spotted, loaded, and/or shipped - Proceeds to the designated track(s) in order to separate railcars to be shipped/loaded, and ensure that there is proper track space available for inbound railcars - Separates inbound railcars and spots the railcar for loading/discharge - Ensures that all railcars, which have been spotted, are properly secured by means of setting the brake - Pulls and separates loaded railcars that will be shipped from those that have been preloaded - Checks outbound railcars in order to ensure that all railcars are properly connected - Weighs all inbound and outbound loads and empties - Ensures that DOT certification for weight on outbound loads is not exceeded - Completes any other duties that may...