Rail Switching Technician
Core
Operate locomotives and rail equipment to safely move, switch, and place railcars within industrial railyards.
Role type
Hands-on Rail Switching Technician
Builds
Safe and timely movement of railcars supporting customer production schedules
Domain
Industrial Rail Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Locomotive operation, Railcar coupling/uncoupling, Switch operation, Brake control, Equipment inspection, Radio communication, Hand signals, Physical labor, Safety compliance, Weather adaptability
Preferred skills
Military experience
Technologies
Radio communication systems, Hand/ground throw switches, Derails, Gates, Air hoses, Hand brakes
Responsibilities
Operate locomotives and rail equipment, Perform railcar switching and placement, Interpret train orders and signals, Inspect locomotives, Operate switches and derails, Control equipment movement via radio and signals, Couple and uncouple railcars, Apply and release hand brakes, Observe tracks for hazards, Lubricate locomotive components, Assist in training new employees, Complete operational reports
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC