Switchman
Company: Rescar Companies
Location: Channahon
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionThe Switchman at Rescar is responsible for the
safe movement of freight trains and switching/spotting/weighing of
rail cars in the yard or location.RESCAR is rapidly growing and
searching for switching and track personnel to fill open positions
at our Joliet Service Center.What You'll Do:
- Read and follow switching instructions/lists indicating track
assignments and cars to be switched.
- Operating Locomotive/Trackmobile between service tracks and
switching areas
- Signal locomotive/Tackmobile operators to start or stop trains
when coupling or uncoupling cars, using hand signals, lanterns, or
two-way radio communication
- Observe signals from other crewmembers so that work activities
can be coordinated
- Inspect couplings, air hoses, and handbrakes to ensure that
they are securely fastened and functioning properly
- Inspect tracks, cars, and engines for defects, report service
needs and make sure they are corrected before operation
- Repair/replace heavy couplings, broken knuckles, and air brake
hoses using hand toolsWhat You'll Need:
- 1-3 years working with freight car switching or similar
field
- Mechanical aptitude required
- Continuous mental and visual attention is required to perform
duties (such as working around heavy and moving equipment),
involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant
alertness or activity, required
- Ability to travel up to 20% out-of-state.
- The desire to work hard for potential to grow with a great
company!What You'll Enjoy:
- Competitive base wages, starting at up to $24 per hour with
experience
- Opportunity to increase your base wage through skills
assessments and certifications
- Weekly pay!
- Vacation days + eight paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Life
Insurance coverage; 401K plan; Supplemental Life, Long Term
Disability, Critical Care, Hospitalization, and Accident
coverageRescar Companies is a privately held company that offers
maintenance services to companies that own and/or lease rail
rolling stock. These services are provided from Rescar's nationwide
network of 40+ service locations in the United States, either at
fixed facilities or from our mobile field services centers.Powered
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Keywords: Rescar Companies, Joliet , Switchman, Other , Channahon, Illinois
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