Spiritwood - Rail Switching Technician
Core
Move, organize, and secure railcars within an active industrial rail yard to support customer operations and production schedules.
Role type
Rail Switching Technician
Builds
Safe movement and placement of railcars for industrial customers
Domain
Industrial rail logistics and yard operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical labor, operating trackside equipment, coupling/uncoupling railcars, radio communication, hand signals, hazard identification, PPE compliance
Preferred skills
Military experience, previous rail experience
Technologies
Radio communication systems, hand brakes, track switches
Responsibilities
Couple and uncouple railcars safely, operate switches and gates, guide locomotive movements using hand signals, monitor track conditions, identify hazards, maintain compliance with safety procedures
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC