Switchman

Location: Clavet

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March 27, 2026 (20 days left to apply) job requisition :
JRRailserve

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

This position is responsible for operating electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives; pumping liquid chemicals, liquid petroleum products, and other liquids from tank cars; interpreting train orders, signals, and rules and regulations; transporting freight; and timely and correct switching and placement of rail cars.#LI-DNI
** Railserve is looking for passionate, safety conscious individuals to join our diverse team!
**** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Operation of hand or ground throw switches, derails, gates, etc.
* Control movement of equipment by radio, hands, and lantern.
* Apply and release hand brakes to secure or move equipment.
* Handling air hoses, wheel chocks, coupling and uncoupling of rail cars.
* Must wear required personal protective equipment.
* Other duties as assigned.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
** Education and/or Experience
*** High School diploma (or equivalent) preferred but not required.
* Military experience helpful.
** Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
*** Must be extremely dependable and punctual in attendance; must have reliable transportation to work every day.
* Good communication skills;
Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.
* Ability to  prioritize multiple tasks and develop a plan to complete them in a timely manner.
* Must have the ability to work well with others as part of a team in a cooperative manner.
* But have the abilty to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
* But be able to following directions from crew leaders, assistant site leader, site leaders, regional leaders, and any other member of the Railserve management team.
** Language Skills
** Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
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* D. Mathematical Skills
** Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages.
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* E. Reasoning Ability
** Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret  instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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* F. Physical Demands
** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is…