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Railroad Boxcar Cleaner/Switchman

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Key Responsibilities

Inspect the condition of the railcar while stationary. Clean and inspect railcars making minor repairs per company standards. Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements Summary

Pre-employment physical, hearing,

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What We Offer

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Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team — part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers.

This position does not pay into the Railroad Retirement Board.

At G&W, we live by our Core Values: Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below:

✓Medical, Dental, Vision & Telehealth

✓Life Insurance

✓Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Life Insurance

✓Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans

✓Employee Assistance Program

✓401(k) Retirement Plan

✓On the Job Training

✓Paid Time Off

✓Tuition Reimbursement

✓And more!

The person in this position will perform railcar inspections, prepping and cleaning on various types of railcars, equipment maintenance, switching and other duties associated with maintaining an efficient switching operation.

Candidate will also make minor repairs meeting railroad standards and specifications to the boxcars, such as welding, equipment replacement, hole patching, bottom door track, spark strip, door straightening, floor caulking and floor protrusion smoothing.

Responsibilities

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→Inspect the condition of the railcar while stationary.
→Clean and inspect railcars making minor repairs per company standards.
→Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Follow all safety rules and regulations
Welding experience a plus
Equipment maintenance as needed
Ability to communicate well with customers, co-workers, and supervisors

1-year outdoor work or relatable experience a plus
High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
Valid driver’s license
At least eighteen years of age
Entry Level position

Requirements

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Pre-employment physical, hearing, and vision medical review
Subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing including pre-employment drug screening
Background screening including criminal and motor vehicle driving history

Must live within 50 miles of assigned location or be willing to relocate.

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.