Position Description

Assist in the safe and timely movement of locomotives and train cars by throwing switches, setting brakes, coupling and uncoupling cars, observing for hazards, flagging and signaling, while maintaining proper communication and safety procedures.

Position Requirements

• erform individual switching, flagging, coupling, uncoupling, brake setting
• Maintain constant watch over assigned area and equipment, checking continually for operating hazards, malfunctioning or defective equipment, track and track obstructions
• Plan the movement of rail cars, giving directions to the locomotive operator
• Set track switches properly, set out railcars and pick up rail cars, accordingly
• Judge braking and stopping distances in order to give proper radio signals to the locomotive operator for adequate stopping
• Must be continually aware of motorists, pedestrians and mobile equipment and crane operations in the work area and provide point protection in the direction of the train movement
• Identify the various types of railcars, give consideration to whether or not they are loaded or empty to estimate stopping distance
• Responsible for the daily railcar movement within the facility
• Work with other crew members to safely spot railcars at requested locations
• Receive and follow oral and written instructions from management indicating which cars are to be switched
• Review with supervision and locomotive operator of switching orders and which cars are to be moved to specified locations of the yard, using radio, verbal or hand signals
• Maintain records, number, origin, destination and cargo of cars switched.  Document add / remove seals
• Raise coupling lever to couple or uncouple cars, align railcar draw heads to ensure coupling is possible
• Throw track switches to facilitate shunting of cars and signal locomotive operator to move cars using radio or arm signals
• Assist with loading and unloading process
• Open gate and hopper hatches
• Identify product inventory
• May be required to perform other duties as trained when not assigned to rail operations

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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