Switchman

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Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) is seeking applicants to become a member of our production team at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in El Dorado, Kansas. UTLX is a trusted industry leader, recognized for its regulatory, engineering, and commercial expertise, and is the preferred railcar and services provider for many customers nationwide.

Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX is headquartered in Chicago's financial district, near major public transportation hubs. ULTX offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, along with the opportunity to be a part of a collaborative, safety-focused team that values enthusiasm, craftsmanship, professional growth and continuous improvement.

Position Summary:

The Switchman operates a locomotive within a rail yard to move and position rail cars safely and efficiently based on switch lists. The role involves working in congested areas, operating track switches, and coordinating car movements while maintaining a strong focus on safety. The position also requires routine area upkeep, hazard awareness, and the ability to work independently in a physically demanding industrial environment. Duties may vary, and employees may be asked to perform additional job functions as needed.

Primary Job Functions:

Primary responsibilities and/or essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Operates locomotive to transport material and spot rail cars utilizing instructions from a switch list.
• Regularly operates locomotive in a congested area and must use considerable caution to prevent damage to rail cars or accidents to employees.
• Operates switches and directs flow of cars in rail yard.
• Maintains area in a neat and orderly manner and reports work hazards.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent or the ability to pass a Combined Basic Skills Assessment Test
• Valid Driver's License with no more than three moving violations in the past four years
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and assembly documents
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Dependable attendance and reliability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Heavy equipment operation
• Experience in an Industrial Repair or Manufacturing environment.
• Rail industry experience

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Work is performed in an industrial railcar repair environment involves regular exposure to challenging physically demanding and environmental conditions.
• Duties may be performed outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, heat, and noise is common
• Job requires moderate to heavy physical exertion, including lifting, climbing, working at heights, and working in confined spaces
• Manual dexterity and physical coordination required for tool and equipment operation
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials due to leaks or spills
• Must comply with all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols
• Vision correctable to 20/30 for inspection tasks
• On-site work arrangement: 5 days a week, with overtime as required.

Why Join our team?

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid employee life insurance
• Company-paid sickness and accident income
• 401k matching
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program.
• Rewards for anniversaries

Disclaimer:

The duties listed above are not intended to limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities or tasks that may be required. Duties and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

It is the policy of Union Tank Car Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.

Pay Range:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.