Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation. Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply. These are some of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage + Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and profit sharing + Opportunities for Growth + 12 hour day shift + $100 annual Steel-toe boot allowance + We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included) Here is what you will be doing + Leading a crew of 3 for the daily railcar movement in one of three switching areas at the Savage Gregory, TX operation + Assist Operations Manager with training and mentoring a new Team Member + Will operate a locomotive – Savage will provide training and certification + Will work with two other crew members to safely perform one of several railcar movements: classifying inbound trains, pulling cars from storage, spotting railcars at requested locations and building outbound trains for required pick up + The Switchman is expected to be cross trained and willing to assist in the different rail-centric functions at the facility + Switch teams will need to respond to requests for movement on short notice but will primarily operate off of detailed switch lists provided by the facility terminal masters Requirements of a successful Lead Rail Switch Operator + Understand and follow Savage rail operating procedures and policies based on extensive classroom and field training + Willing to, on occasion, travel to other sites to assist them in switching their facilities and training requirements + Can read, write, and understand English + Follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision + Must pass a written and skills test on the type of work that he or she will be performing + Ability to work alternating 3-4, 4-3 shifts that will include holidays and weekends + Two years of experience in the rail industry is preferred but not required if willing to adhere to Savage rail training and best practices + Valid Drivers License + High School Graduate or GED equivalent + Heavy equipment experience a plus Here are some of the physical requirements of this role + Switch person will work outdoors every day and as a result will be exposed to the elements + Switch person must be physically able to do the following: + Climb on and off railcars and locomotives safely + Operate railcar hand brakes + Operate rail switches + Must have the ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time + Ability to lift 50 lbs. + Should also have the ability to use basic hand tools + Able to work rotating shift schedule and overtime when needed Additional Information: + A complete job description is available upon request + Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace + California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice (https://savageco.com/careers/california-residents-job-applicant-privacy-notice/) Job Details Job Family Skilled Player Pay Type Hourly