Crew Leader (Railcar Switching) - Sauget / Cahokia, IL

About the role

A Rail Switching Crew Leader oversees day-to-day field operations by guiding work teams to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards. This role provides hands-on leadership in operational activities, supports team member training and development, and helps maintain compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership in supervising and directing teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant daily operations across assigned work areas
• Support loading, unloading, switching, spotting, and transfer activities while ensuring accuracy of required documentation and records
• Enforce company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements for all team members, contractors, drivers, and visitors on site
• Support a safety-first culture and ensure all team members properly utilize personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Operate equipment as needed to support operations
• Support training efforts by coordinating, delivering, and reinforcing operational and safety procedures for team members
• Troubleshoot operational issues and assist in resolving equipment, process, and workflow challenges in the field
• Promote and maintain a clean, organized, and environmentally compliant work environment across all assigned areas
• Participate in safety meetings and actively identify, report, and help correct safety and environmental hazards
• Communicate and collaborate with management regarding operational performance, team member development, and safety improvements
• Ensure all required documentation, logs, and reporting are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Perform additional duties across operations as trained or assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant operational or field experience
• Understanding of basic workplace safety practices, PPE requirements, and ability to follow and enforce safety procedures consistently
• Knowledgeable of industrial, terminal operations, port, and or rail operations with the ability to learn and support loading, unloading, transfer, or similar workflow activities
• Ability to identify operational issues in the field and assist in resolving basic equipment, process, or workflow challenges
• Willingness to work in changing conditions, learn multiple operational tasks, and consistently support team and production needs
• Valid Driver’s license
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card) current or the ability to obtain and maintain one

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Operational expertise
• Team management
• Problem-solving abilities
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Note: This position is not eligible for Railroad Retirement (RRB) benefits

Pay

$25.00 – $27.00 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule

Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Overtime and weekend work required as needed