Railcar Switching Specialist

7 days ago


Memphis, Tennessee, United States Railserve, US Full time
About the Role

This position is responsible for operating electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives; interpreting train orders, signals, and rules and regulations; transporting freight; timely and correct switching and placement of rail cars.

Key Responsibilities
  • Inspects locomotive before operating to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and other supplies.
  • Receives starting signal from foreman or helper and moves controls, such as throttle and airbrakes, to move locomotive.
  • Interprets train orders, train signals, and rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety regulations, operating procedures, and switching schedule.
  • Assists crew leader in training new employees.
  • Observes track to detect obstructions.
  • Prepares reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays.
  • Lubricates moving parts of locomotive.
  • Handle train equipment in a safe manner using independent or automatic brakes.
  • Operation of hand or ground throw switches, derails, gates, etc.
  • Control movement of equipment by radio, hands, and lantern.
  • Apply and release hand brakes to secure or move equipment.
  • Handling air hoses, wheel chocks, coupling and uncoupling of rail cars.
  • Must wear required personal protective equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Education and/or Experience
  • High School diploma (or equivalent)
  • Military experience helpful
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Must be extremely dependable and punctual in attendance; must have reliable transportation to work every day.
  • Good communication skills; Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.
  • Ability to assess multiple tasks and develop a plan to complete them in a timely manner.
  • Must have the ability to work well with others as part of a team.
Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions
  • Moderate to heavy physical effort involved. Lifts and carries necessary equipment to car to perform operation.
  • Climbs, walks, and balances on top of car.
  • Uses hand tools, power tools, and equipment
  • Must follow prescribed safety rules to avoid possible injury.


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