Industrial Rail Switchman

SAVAGE IS COMING TO LIMA, OH!

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At Savage, we pride ourselves on providing our Team Members with a focus on safety not typically seen in other companies.  You will enjoy working in a 5S environment that is safe to work in and free of clutter while receiving top-notch safety training and procedures to ensure that everyone makes it home every night to their loved ones. Hire Right, Train Right, Treat Right…it’s the Savage way.  

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

• We provide Uniforms and PPE (laundering included) 
• $150/year Steel Toe Boot Allowance
• Paid Holidays
• Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing and 401 (k) with match

What you will be doing

• Assist with spotting cars on the correct track; move empty cars and build the outbound train
• Classification of inbound train
• Interaction with class one railroad
• Daily spot and pull with other site partners
• Visually inspect rail cars and perform air brakes inspections
• Cross train and willingness to assist in the different functions performed at the facility
• Operate a locomotive -we provide training and certification!
• Participate in and promote Savage safety program/SHAPS

Requirements of a successful Rail Switchman 

• A high school diploma, or equivalent
• Ability to perform basic maintenance
• Active Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC card)
• Ability to attend and pass all training associated with job related coursework.  This includes but is not limited to:  OSHA, HazMat and FRA related courses.
• Ability to travel to other sites to assist in switching and training requirements
• Willingness to wear required PPE
• Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends
• Work experience in an industrial environment
• Ability to read, write and understand English 
• Clear drug / alcohol test / criminal background check 
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·       Here are some of the physical requirements of this role

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Comfortable with heights
• Walk 5+ miles per day on uneven terrain, etc. 
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. 
• Ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time