Rail Operational Support Specialist - OSS

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. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily rail car movement (safely and timely ) within the customer’s facility.  This position will cover all aspects and duties of the Switchman, Locomotive operator, and (when designated ) Crew Leader position, to fill vacant positions at the Green River operations.    These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

Pay $30.53 to $30.97 per hour

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:

Responsible for the  daily rail car movement  in our customer’s facility located in Green River, WY.

Work with other crew members to  safely spot rail cars  at requested locations and build outbound trains for required pick up

Must be  cross-trained as Switchman and Locomotive Operator   and willing to assist in the different functions performed at the facilities

Operate a locomotive  to spot rail cars on the correct tracks

Build outbound trains , inspect rail cars and perform air brake inspections

Committed to working safely at all times

Requirements of a successful Operations Support Specialist:     

Minimum of 2 year experience in the Rail Industry is required

Fill in vacant rail switching shifts at both locations

As part of the on-call nature of the position,   ability to work any shift schedule, including overtime when needed, as well as weekends and holidays

Experience with rail switching and locomotive operations  

As a temporary member of crew to which assigned, has   willingness to help with maintenance, clean-up, and anything else that requires attention

Position reports to the designated Operation Manager

Dependable and committed to showing up for assigned work shifts

High School Diploma or GED equivalent 

Here are some of the physical requirements of this role:

Will work outdoors every day and will be exposed to weather elements

Must be able to walk long distances, consistently bend, stoop, kneel and climb on uneven and elevated surfaces

When performing switching (or other) duties, must physically be able to do the following:

Climb on and off rail cars and locomotives safely

Operate rail car hand brakes

Operate rail switches

Work, walk and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long time- periods

Able to lift up to 50 lbs consistently throughout the course of a shift

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Additional Information:

A complete job description is available upon request

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

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