Switchman
Switchman
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24-04-2025
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24-04-2025
Job Description
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Union Tank Car Company is seeking applicants for a Switchman at our fullservice rail tank car repair shop in Muscatine IA to assist in various departments as needed by plant production.
WHO WE ARE:
The Companys regulatory engineering and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway UTLX headquarters is in Chicagos financial district close to major public transportation hubs. UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a topnotch team where enthusiasm expertise and progressive thinking are valued.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Below is a general description of the essential functions of this job. This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional all classifications will be required to perform all job functions.
- 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.
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Must be able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently.
- Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
- Dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime.
- Willingness to wear required PPE at all times and always work safely.
- Ability to understand and follow UTLX operating procedures and policies based on safety and field training.
- Must have valid drivers license
Working Conditions
- Exposed to dirt fumes smoke and heat.
- Work outdoors and will be exposed to the elements.
- Physical effort in lifting and carrying materials and attaching rigging devices. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Moderate physical exertion is required. Positions relatively heavy objects by using a forklift or other mechanical means.
- Manual dexterity in operating control levers and buttons.
- Exposed to dirt fumes smoke and heat.
- Some climbing into and out of vehicles crane cabs etc.
- Some outside work possible minor cuts and bruises. Must exercise caution in operation of equipment in confined areas.
- Possible exposure to hazardous materials or hazardous waste from leaks or spills of these materials while moving or storing them.
Why Join our team
We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hardworking and passionate individuals which is why we offer...
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Medical dental vision
- Companypaid employee life insurance
- Companypaid sickness and accident income
- 401k matching
- Annual safety shoe reimbursement
- Holiday pay
- Vacation
- Marmon employee discount program.
- Rewards for anniversaries
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.
Employment Type
Full Time
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