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Switching Technician I bei Cathcart Rail, LLC

Cathcart Rail, LLC · Bucyrus, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite

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Job Details

Job Location:    Bucyrus Repair Legacy Shop - Bucyrus, OH
Salary Range:    Undisclosed

Description

Description

The general purpose of this position is to perform rail car movements as directed by supervision and/or a switch list.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Properly interpret railcar switch lists, yard management of tracks and classification of rail cars
  • Maintain accountability and maintenance of all assigned equipment, including trains and hand tools
  • Coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations including the makeup or break up of trains, yard switching and movement schedules
  • Properly interpret train orders, signals and industry rules & regulations
  • Complete pre-movement inspection of cars including blue flag protection requirements, and safe status of couplings, air hoses, and handbrakes to ensure safe train operation and movement
  • Maintain derailer protection for work areas while switching
  • Inspect each car periodically during runs
  • Provide direction to workers engaged in yard activities such as coupling and uncoupling cars and routing traffic
  • Observe yard traffic to determine and accommodate proper movement
  • Set proper warning signals
  • Perform user maintenance checks and complete appropriate check lists
  • Participate in nonconformance root cause investigations, corrective actions and monitoring

Qualifications


Qualifications

  • Prior railcar switching experience preferred but not required for candidates with heavy machine operations experience in an industrial setting
  • Ability to give full attention to surroundings and communicate clearly to ensure the safe movement of rail assets without harm to individuals or property
  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time in outdoor conditions and confined spaces
  • Must be able to work at elevated heights
  • Must be able to read and comprehend schematics, regulations and work instructions

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