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