3rd Shift Apprentice Switching Operator
Quick Summary
Work with Repair Center Manager, ME, and other keu roles to efficiently move, switch, and spot cars in the plant and/or yard.
Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent. Successful completion (or ability to complete shortly after hiring) of GATX Switching certification.
What We Offer
~2 min readResponsibilities
~1 min readKey Activities:
- →Work with Repair Center Manager, ME, and other keu roles to efficiently move, switch, and spot cars in the plant and/or yard. Work with production to create and execute the plan for movement and placement of cars in the yard and work centers.
- →Maintain switching equipment per preventative maintenance schedules.
- →Assist with plant railcar repair work or other maintenance when necessary.
This individual filling this position will interact with supervisors, EHS and Quality, railroad agents and customers. The primary area of impact for this position is safe movement of railcars and timely movement to meet production needs. The decisions made bu this individual are within the stated requirements of switching policy in place at the location. The position has no direct reports.
Requirements
~1 min readEducation and/or Experience Required:
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion (or ability to complete shortly after hiring) of GATX Switching certification.
Physical Requirements
- You must be able to walk for extended periods of time (possibly over 8 hours per day)
- Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions Must be able to perform overhead work for extended periods
- Must be able to lift (vertically) up to 85 pounds from the ground surface
- Must be able to push / pull (horizontally) up to 140 pounds
- Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights
- Must be able to work in extreme temperature environment
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work
being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list
of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $51,300 a year
- 25% below the $68,006 median for Other jobs on Jobera (130,114 salaries).
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 27, 2026
- First seen
- October 27, 2026
- Last seen
- October 29, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 1
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 67%
- Scored at
- October 29, 2026
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