Railcar Switchman

Savage

19 hours ago

Rotating Schedule | Strong Earning Potential

NEW LOCATION:8320 NC - 150, Terrell, NC 28673

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

A culture that appreciates our Team Members
Generous Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and paid holidays
Profit Sharing
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
A culture of safety
A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible

What you need to be successful in this role:

Assist with spotting cars on the correct track; move empty cars and build the outbound train
Responsible for daily railcar movement
Learn to operate a locomotive - we provide training and certification
Visually inspect rail cars and perform minor repairs
Prepare necessary paperwork associated with the movement of the railcars
Understand and adhere to rail rules and safety regulations as prescribed by Savage, our customer, and the Railroad
Work 12-hour rotating shifts 
One year or more of Rail Industry experience is a plus
Work experience in an industrial environment is also a plus

Key strengths of the successful locomotive operator:

Willing to complete general safety, switchman, locomotive, and distributive power training
Understands the importance of good communication with the customer and other Savage employees
Understands the importance of customer service and is able to deliver service to the customer professionally
Strong communication and listening skills, including the ability to read, write, and understand English

Physical Requirements:

Climb on and off railcars and locomotives 
Pass the plant's site requirement test 
Work outdoors in all weather conditions
Walk 1+ miles per day on uneven terrain, etc.
Ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time

Railcar Switchman · Savage