Switchman

Responsibilities

• Operate a locomotive to move railcars within the plant.
• Direct and coordinate the movement of railcars within the plant.
• Operate track switches to route railcars to designated areas.
• Ensure proper placement and sequencing of railcars.
• Assist in building and staging inbound and outbound railcar sets.
• Ensure clear communication with the locomotive operator.
• Verify tracks are clear, railcars are disconnected, loading arms are raised, and switches are properly aligned before movement.
• Adhere to plant safety rules, speed limits, and procedures.
• Identify and report safety hazards or incidents immediately.
• Support rail isolation and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Cookordination with production and logistics teams to prioritize movements.
• Assist with railcar inspections and support loading/unloading operations.
• Hookup, pressure test hose connections, sample, and unload propylene railcars.
• Change lineups from liquid unloading to vapor recovery of railcars.
• Weigh inbound and outbound railcars and identify heel weights.
• Aid the Production Department with any other needs in the plant when not performing switch crew duties, such as but not limited to: Load customer trucks, move hoses within the plant, perform housekeeping duties, work plant security gate.
• Participate in plant safety audits, job safety analyses, housekeeping audits, etc.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or rail operations preferred.
• Understanding of rail switching operations and safety practices.
• Ability to interpret track layouts and switching plans.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Skills

• Rail switching or conductor training.
• Safety training (LOTO, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk long distances and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to climb railcars and operate switches.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Maintain situational awareness in high-risk environments.