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Savage Rail Switchman in Luling, Louisiana
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.
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.
Savage is Hiring!! At Savage, we pride ourselves on providing our Team Members with a focus on safety not typically seen in other companies. You will enjoy working in a 5S environment that is safe to work in and free of clutter while receiving top-notch safety training and procedures to ensure that everyone makes it home every night to their loved ones. Hire Right, Train Right, Treat Right…it’s the Savage way.
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:
We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
$150/year steel toe boot allowance
Paid Holidays
Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
Rotating shift: 12 hour rotating shifts (days / nights / weekends / holidays)
What you will be doing
Assist with spotting cars on the correct track; move empty cars and build the outbound train
Visually inspect rail cars and perform air brakes inspections
Cross train and willingness to assist in the different functions performed at the facility
Operate a locomotive -we provide training and certification!
Participate in and promote Savage safety program
Requirements of a successful Rail Switchman
Ability to perform basic maintenance
For safety reasons, must be able to read, write and understand, and follow written and/or verbal instructions in English
Basic computer skills
Active Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC card)
Ability to attend and pass all training associated with job related coursework. This includes but is not limited to: OSHA, HazMat and FRA related courses.
Ability to travel to other sites to assist in switching and training requirements
Willingness to wear required PPE
Ability to work Holidays and weekends
Clear drug / alcohol test / criminal background check
One year or more of Rail Industry experience is a plus
Work experience in an industrial environment
A high school diploma, or equivalent
Valid driver's license
· Here are some of the physical requirements of this role
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Comfortable with heights
Walk 5+ miles per day on uneven terrain, etc.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
Additional Information:
A complete job description is available upon request
Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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Job Details
Job Family Skilled Player
Pay Type Hourly
Hiring Min Rate 20 USD
Hiring Max Rate 22 USD