Railroad Switchman Road & Rail Services Starting Pay: $21.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site Build Your Career in Railroad Operations Road & Rail Services is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Railroad Switchman to join our operations team. This is a hands-on railroad position responsible for helping safely switch, spot, organize, and move railcars using locomotive power. As a Switchman, you will work closely with other members of the rail crew to coordinate movements and ensure railcars are placed in the correct locations. This position requires excellent situational awareness, clear communication, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to follow railroad operating procedures consistently. Railroad switching is active outdoor work. Candidates must be comfortable working around locomotives, moving railcars, tracks, switches, and heavy equipment in changing weather conditions. What You'll Do As a Railroad Switchman, you will:  Safely switch, spot, and position railcars throughout the facility  Build trains and prepare cuts of railcars for movement  Deliver cuts of cars to Class I and Short Line railroad connections as required  Couple and uncouple railcars during switching operations  Operate manual switches, derails, and other track-related equipment  Apply and release railcar hand brakes  Judge railcar speed, track distance, and clearance points during movements  Communicate instructions using radios, approved hand signals, verbal communication, and written instructions  Assist with minor railcar repairs, including replacing air hoses and knuckles when necessary  Operate a backhoe as required by the operation  Inspect work areas and equipment for potential safety concerns  Immediately report unsafe conditions, equipment problems, or operational concerns  Perform general maintenance and housekeeping duties as assigned  Follow all company, customer, industry, and railroad safety procedures  Properly wear and maintain required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) What We're Looking For Successful Switchmen must be able to remain alert and make safe decisions while working around moving railroad equipment. Qualified candidates should have:  Ability to meet applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 240, Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers  Mechanical aptitude necessary to successfully perform assigned railroad duties  Ability to operate a backhoe  Valid state-issued driver's license  Strong safety awareness and situational judgment  Ability to understand and follow railroad operating procedures  Ability to communicate effectively with locomotive operators, crew members, and supervision  Ability to work independently when required  Ability to work effectively as part of a rail crew  Dependable attendance and punctuality  Willingness to learn additional railroad operating responsibilities Schedule & Work Environment This position operates in an active railroad environment and requires employees to work outdoors throughout the year. Candidates must be prepared to work in heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, dust, noise, and other changing conditions. The position requires frequent walking over railroad ballast and other uneven surfaces, along with bending, twisting, reaching, climbing, standing, and other physical movements throughout the shift. Employees must be available for a flexible work schedule, including weekends and on-call assignments, based on operational requirements. All required PPE must be properly worn while performing assigned work. Pay & Benefits Starting Pay: $21.00 per hour Road & Rail Services offers eligible full-time employees:  Medical insurance  Dental insurance  401(k) retirement plan  Paid holidays  Paid vacation  Annual steel-toe boot allowance  Company-provided PPE  Yearly safety bonus opportunities  Training and development opportunities  Opportunities for advancement  Veteran-friendly workplace  Promote-from-within culture Grow With Road & Rail Services Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has grown into a leading provider of rail-related services throughout North America. Our experienced teams provide plant and terminal operating services along with field maintenance of rail assets for railroads, rail shippers, and owners of rail-related equipment and facilities. If you have strong mechanical aptitude, take safety seriously, and are ready for a hands-on career working directly with railcars, locomotives, and railroad switching operations, apply today to join Road & Rail Services as a Railroad Switchman. Road & Rail Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.