Railcar Switchman

Grow Your Career with Savage!

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible. W e welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

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Rotating Schedule | Strong Earning Potential

• Schedule:

• DuPont Schedule

• 12-hour shifts

• 6-6

• $23/hour starting pay

• $28/hour (after successful training completion)

• Full-Time

NEW LOCATION: 8320 NC - 150, Terrell, NC 28673

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• A culture that appreciates our Team Members

• Generous Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and paid holidays

• Profit Sharing

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)

• A culture of safety

• A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Assist with spotting cars on the correct track; move empty cars and build the outbound train

• Responsible for daily railcar movement

• Learn to operate a locomotive - we provide training and certification

• Visually inspect rail cars and perform minor repairs

• Prepare necessary paperwork associated with the movement of the railcars

• Understand and adhere to rail rules and safety regulations as prescribed by Savage, our customer, and the Railroad

• Work 12-hour rotating shifts

• One year or more of Rail Industry experience is a plus

• Work experience in an industrial environment is also a plus

Key strengths of the successful locomotive operator:

• Willing to complete general safety, switchman, locomotive, and distributive power training

• Understands the importance of good communication with the customer and other Savage employees

• Understands the importance of customer service and is able to deliver service to the customer professionally

• Strong communication and listening skills, including the ability to read, write, and understand English

Physical Requirements:

• Climb on and off railcars and locomotives

• Pass the plant's site requirement test

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions

• Walk 1+ miles per day on uneven terrain, etc.

• 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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• You may view available jobs at www.savageco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.

• Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits are subject to change. For more information visit https://savageco.com/careers/benefits-information/

Job Details

Job Family A

Pay Type Hourly