Rail Switching Technician- La Porte, TX
Core
Operate locomotives and trackside equipment to safely switch and move railcars at an industrial facility.
Role type
Entry-level Rail Switching Technician
Builds
Safe and efficient railcar movement for industrial customers
Domain
Rail logistics / Industrial operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Locomotive operation, railcar coupling/uncoupling, trackside equipment operation, hand signal/radio communication, physical labor (lifting up to 50 lbs), hazard monitoring
Responsibilities
Inspect locomotives for fuel and supplies, operate throttle and air brakes, interpret train orders and signals, move railcars using switches and derails, couple/uncouple cars and manage air hoses, apply/release hand brakes, monitor track conditions, assist in training new employees, perform basic maintenance tasks
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