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Switchman - Decatur, Alabama

RescarDecatur, Alabama, United StatesOnsite
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  Start your new career today!  Join Rescar's rapidly-growing rail


                   transportation group, with over 50 years in the industry!


We are expanding our outreach and searching for railcar repair & switching and track personnel to fill open positions in Decatur, AL.  Starting pay at up to $23/hour, based on experience and certifications.

What You'll Do:


  • Read and follow switching instructions/list indicating track assignments and cars to be switched
  • Operating Locomotive/Trackmobile operators to start or stop trains when coupling or uncoupling cars, using hand signals, lanterns, or two-way radio communication
  • Observe signals from other crewmembers so that work activities can be coordinated
  • Inspect couplings, air hoses, and bandbrakes to ensure that they are securely fastened and functioning properly
  • Inspect tracks, cars, engines for defects, report service needs and make sure they are corrected before operation
  • Inspect, repair and replace defective or worn components on railcar equipment in safe working order, such as truck assembly, safety appliances, brake systems, wheels, draft systems, heavy coupling, broken knuckles, and air brake hoses using handing tools
  • Diagnose and identify malfunctions
  • Inspect bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed
  • Test and operate engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems
  • Clean units and components
  • Ensure proper operation

What You'll Need:


  • 1-3 years working with railcars repair, switching, or similar field
  • A good work ethic
  • Experience with hand tools
  • Previous mechanic experience desired
  • Familiarity with welding a plus
  • Updated background check and drug test
  • The desire to work hard for potential to grow with a great company!

What You'll Enjoy:


  • Competitive base wages
  • Opportunity to increase your base wage through skills assessments and certifications
  • Weekly pay 
  • Vacation days + eight paid holidays 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance coverage; 401K plan; Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Care, Hospitalization, and Accident coverage

Rescar Companies is a privately held company that offers transportation services to companies that own and/or lease rail rolling stock.  Services include mechanical repair, track inspection, switching, interior coating and cleaning, and more. These services are provided from Rescar's nationwide network of 40+ service locations in the United States, either at fixed facilities or from our mobile field services centers.#ZR

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Life at Rescar

Rescar Companies is a privately held company that offers maintenance services to companies that own and/or lease rail rolling stock. Services include mechanical repair, exterior painting, interior coating and cleaning. These services are provided from Rescar's nationwide network of 100+ service locations in the US and Canada either at fixed facilities or from the field services group. Rescar has been providing these services to private shippers, leasing companies and railroads for over 34 years and is the largest rolling stock maintenance provider in North America. In the past, Rescar has pioneered many new and efficient ways of providing these services that have saved our customers countless dollars in maintenance related cost. As such, Rescar is considered to be the premier company in this industry by its customers and competitors alike.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Rapidly growing company with over 50 years of experience in the industry2. Equal opportunity employer that values diversity3. Provides maintenance services to companies owning/leasing rail rolling stock4. Offers competitive base wages, starting at up to $23/hour (or higher)5. Opportunity to increase base wage through skills assessments and certifications6. Vacation days + eight paid holidays annually7. Comprehensive insurance coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K plan, Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Care, Hospitalization, and Accident coverage
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