Railroad Switching Specialist

5 days ago

Meridian, Mississippi, United States CF Rail Services, LLC Full time
Job Summary

The Switching Specialist will be responsible for safely and efficiently moving rolling stock, performing routine maintenance tasks, and adhering to all safety procedures and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Learn and adhere to all CFRS safety procedures
  • Learn the basic flow and logistics of the railroad industry and repair business
  • Successfully complete the CFRS switching training/safety policy program
  • Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner
  • Follow written and verbal directions, while effectively working in a team environment
  • Responsible for the safe and efficient movement of rolling stock
  • Create written reports of all cars handled
  • Couple and uncouple rolling stock, throw switches, set and release hand brakes, and lace railcar brake connections
  • Facilitate and comply with proper air brake charging technique
  • Signal locomotive / track mobile operator for switching and spotting of cars
  • Coordinate with shop leads or supervisors to spot cars in work departments
  • Identify rail non-conformities and report and/or repair
  • Perform minor repairs such as tightening rail spikes and adjusting switches
  • Understand and follow site-specific American Association Railroad Federal Railroad Association (AAR-FRA) rules
  • Maintain and update logbooks and time sheets daily
  • Perform basic locomotive/track mobile and track maintenance and assist with daily maintenance inspection of equipment
  • Perform fueling and lubrication of equipment as necessary
  • Set up and operate various hand and power tools
  • Follow work instructions and work within a self-directed work team
  • Make use of proper switching commands and language
  • Know facility layout to service as a locomotive / track mobile operator and switchman depending on facility demand
  • Operate locomotive and switch mobile to move, switch and spot rolling stock
  • Daily verification of locomotive/track mobile to ensure engine is in safe operating condition
  • Completion of daily locomotive/track mobile inspection sheet is required
  • Receive, interpret and act in accordance with Switch Technician signaling (hand and/or radio)
  • Operate locomotive in congested areas where a high degree of attention and care is required to prevent accidents and/or facility damage
  • Perform re-railing of cars that derail within the plant due to yard-rail or railcar defective conditions
Requirements and Qualifications
  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred, but not required
  • Successfully pass the following courses with an 80% or higher score coordinated by CF Rail Management:
  • FRA Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards and Locomotive Inspection
  • Basic Principles of Track Maintenance

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