Rail Transload Switchman - Bakersfield, United States - Savage Services

Savage Services

Verified Company

Bakersfield, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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.

SAVAGE IS COMING TO BAKERSFIELD, CA

We are hiring 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.

Pay Range:
$23.00 to $25.00 per hour.
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage.

We provide Uniforms (laundering included) & PPE including steel toe boot allowance.
Paid Holidays
Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.
Schedule: 10hour shift working 4 on and 4 off
Military veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply.

What you will be doing

Operating a railcar mover We provide training and certification
Responsible for spotting railcars on the correct track; moving empty railcars and building the outbound train.
Performing inbound and outbound Inspection of rail cars
Sampling and unloading nonpetroleum oils from rail cars utilizing pumps and onsite equipment.
Crosstraining and assisting with the different functions performed at the facility.
Participating in and promoting the Savage safety program

Requirements of a Successful Operator

Perform basic maintenance on unloading equipment (filter changes, etc)
Basic computer skills
Attend and pass all training associated with jobrelated coursework.

This includes but is not limited to:
OSHA, HazMat, and FRA-related courses.

Willingness to wear required PPE.
Ability to work Holidays as required.
Clear drug / alcohol test / criminal background check
Experience in the Rail Industry and/or truck loading/unloading is a plus.
Work experience in an industrial environment is preferred.
Valid driver's license
A high school diploma or equivalent work experience
For safety reasons, must be able to read, write, understand, and follow written and/or verbal instructions in English.
Here are some of the physical requirements of this role
Work outdoors in all weather conditions
Ability to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required for safety.
Respirators may be required due to the nature of our work; therefore, a cleanshaven face is required to ensure proper fit and use of safety equipment Comfortable with heights up to 20 feet
Walk 5+ miles per day on rail ballast or similar terrain.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb up and down stairs, open and close large valves, connect hoses up to 4 inches, and use hand tools to open and close railcar connections.