Job Information
Savage Industrial Rail Switchman in Lima, Ohio
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.
Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply.
SAVAGE IS COMING TO LIMA, OH!
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At Savage, 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 and PPE (laundering included)
Night Shift 6pm-6am
$150/year Steel Toe Boot Allowance
Paid Holidays
Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing and 401 (k) with match
What you will be doing
Assist with spotting cars on the correct track; move empty cars and build the outbound train
Classification of inbound train
Interaction with class one railroad
Daily spot and pull with other site partners
Visually inspect rail cars and perform air brakes inspections
Cross train and willingness to assist in the different functions performed at the facility
Operate a locomotive -we provide training and certification!
Participate in and promote Savage safety program/SHAPS
Requirements of a successful Rail Switchman
A high school diploma, or equivalent
Ability to perform basic maintenance
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.
Ability to travel to other sites to assist in switching and training requirements
Willingness to wear required PPE
Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends
Work experience in an industrial environment
Ability to read, write and understand English
Clear drug / alcohol test / criminal background check
· 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
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Additional Information:
The complete job description is available upon request
Savage has been designated as a Military Friendly Employer (https://www.savageservices.com/news/savage-recognized-as-military-friendly-employer-for-fourth-consecutive-year/) .
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 (talentacquisition@savageservices.com) .
Job Details
Job Family Skilled Player
Pay Type Hourly
