Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Switch Operator Conductor Job Locations US-GA-Waycross ID 2025-4035 Category Maintenance/Repair Position Type Full Time Overview

Directs locomotive operator in the movement and switching of cars, and spot cars inside the
facility.

Responsibilities

Key Job Activities:
• Obtains instructions and directions as to movement and placement of freight cars on
plant switching.
• Couples and uncouples cars, throws switches and signals locomotive operator for the
switching and spotting of cars throughout the plant.
• Precedes railroad equipment when entering or leaving buildings, at crossings, and
signals when safe to move.
• Assists locomotive operator on maintenance of locomotive.
• Checks to see that outlet caps and dome covers are in place when tank cars are
switched.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong communication skills -- experience.
• Communicate with supervisor as needed.
• Keeps work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Comply with the established safety policies, support-continuing awareness for safety,
and when possible recommend specific changes and improvements to health and safety
policies and programs.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required (including certifications)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as IO instructions, FM instructions, and work orders.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide two digit numbers.
• Ability to reason through and plan work details and procedures to obtain desired results.

 

Key Competencies (non-technical behavioral skills, i.e. presentation, negotiation, customer service skills), in priority order:
• Knowledgeable of basic railcar repairs.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic computer knowledge and strong communication skills – experience.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.

Posting Duration This posting will remain open for 10 days.   As of the post date, the salary range for this position is: Min USD $28.59/Hr. Max USD $29.18/Hr.   You may be eligible to participate in the Attendance (PTO) Incentive as well as a Safety and Quality Performance Incentive Plan, the details of which may be provided to the applicant upon hire.   The rate for this position is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed

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