Switchman - Sauget / Cahokia, IL

Job Summary

The Switchman position will control and coordinate train movements while switching railcars. This position is a manual labor role that requires proficiency in various skills and duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule
• Read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math
• Learn from directions, observations, and coaching and apply procedures using good judgment
• Receive oral or written instructions from Manager or Customer on which cars are to be switched
• Notify engineer of switching orders and which cars are to be moved to specified locations in the yard using radio, verbal, or hand signals
• Communicate with crew or other yard workers via radio to exchange switching information
• Confer with train dispatcher via radio to issue or receive information or instructions regarding stops, delays, or oncoming trains
• Follow instructions to throw track switches and to couple and uncouple cars
• Turn hand brake wheel or ratchet-type brake to apply and release handbrakes
• Observe track to detect obstructions
• Maintain records of car numbers, origin, destination, and cargo switched
• Cook minor repairs to couplings and air hoses and report any equipment requiring major repairs
• Communicate with Dispatcher via radio to exchange switching information
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position
• Education: High School or GED equivalent