Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer, and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.

At Savage Services , 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 & PPE (laundering included)
• $350 / year steel toe boot allowance
• Paid Holidays
• Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
• Rotating shift : 12 hour rotating shifts (days / nights / weekends / holidays)

What you will be doing

• Assist with spotting cars on the correct track; move empty cars and build the outbound train
• Visually inspect rail cars and perform air brakes inspections
• Cross train and willingness to assist in the different functions performed at the facility
• Participate in and promote Savage safety program

Requirements of a successful Rail Switchman

• 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.
• One year or more of Rail Industry experience is a plus
• Work experience in an industrial environment
• Ability to perform basic maintenance
• For safety reasons, must be able to read, write and understand, and follow written and / or verbal instructions in English
• A high school diploma, or equivalent
• 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

Additional Information :

The complete job description is available upon request

Savage has been designated as a Military Friendly Employer .

Savage has been recognized as a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association

Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug free workplace.

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For more information or questions about opportunities at Savage, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team . Apply Now

Last updated : 2024-04-25