Freeport BASF - Rail Switching Technician
Core
Move, organize, and secure railcars to support daily industrial rail operations and yard flow.
Role type
Rail Switching Technician
Builds
Safe and efficient movement of railcars for industrial customers
Domain
Rail operations / Industrial logistics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operating switches and trackside equipment, connecting and securing railcars, verifying couplings and weights, communicating via radio and hand signals, lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing on/off railcars and ladders
Preferred skills
Military experience, experience following detailed procedures
Technologies
Radio communication systems, trackside equipment
Responsibilities
Review track lists to identify railcars for spotting, separation, loading, or outbound movement; Safely connect, secure, and position railcars by setting brakes and verifying proper couplings; Separate loaded, empty, and pre-loaded cars to support efficient yard flow; Verify weights of inbound and outbound railcars to ensure compliance; Operate switches, derails, and trackside equipment to support safe rail movements; Communicate with crew members using radio, hand signals, and visual indicators