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We’recommitted to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’sempowered to be their best.\nRailserve is hiring dependable and safety-focused Rail Switching Technicians in Richmond to support daily rail switching operations within an industrial rail environment. This is a full-time, hands-on role critical to the safe movement, placement, and switching of railcars to support customer operations and production schedules.Who We Are\nRailserve is a leading provider of industrial railyard services across the United States and Canada. Our teams deliver on-site rail switching, material handling and transloading, track construction and maintenance, and locomotive service and repair for customers who depend on safe, reliable rail operations every day. With decades of industry experience, Railserve is built on a foundation of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. We invest in our people, promote from within, and use innovative, safety-focused technology to keep railyards running efficiently. Learn more at Railserve\nJob Description\nRail Switching Technicians are responsible for safely operating locomotives and rail equipment while coordinating railcar movement throughout an industrial facility. This role supports the timely and accurate switching, placement, and movement of railcars while maintaining compliance with company safety procedures and customer operating requirements.\nEmployees work in active industrial rail yard environments around locomotives, railcars, heavy equipment, and moving machinery. Daily responsibilities include operating switches and brakes, coupling and uncoupling railcars, inspecting equipment, and communicating movement instructions with crews and site leadership.\nThe ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions. No prior rail experience is required, and Railserve provides on-the-job training for qualified candidates.\nRailserve promotes from within and provides opportunities for advancement into leadership and skilled rail operations positions.\nSchedule\nSchedule based on operational and customer needs\nOvertime, weekends, holidays, and shift work may be required\n\nCompensation\n$26.00 - $28.00 per hour based on experience\nDuties\nOperate locomotives and rail equipment safely and efficiently\nPerform railcar switching and placement according to operational schedules\nInterpret train orders, signals, and operating procedures\nInspect locomotives prior to operation\nOperate hand and ground throw switches, derails, and gates\nControl equipment movement using radio communication, hand signals, and lanterns\nCouple and uncouple railcars and connect air hoses\nApply and release hand brakes to secure equipment\nObserve tracks and surroundings for safety hazards or obstructions\nHandle train equipment safely using independent and automatic brakes\nAssist in training new employees as needed\nComplete reports related to delays, incidents, or operational activity\nLubricate and inspect locomotive components as required\nWear required personal protective equipment at all times\nFollow company operating procedures and safety requirements\nPerform additional operational duties as assigned\nJob Requirements\nHigh school diploma or GED required\nReliable transportation required\nStrong attendance and dependability required\nAbility to work outdoors in varying weather conditions\nAbility to walk on uneven terrain and climb on rail equipment\nAbility to lift, carry, and handle heavy equipment and materials\nStrong communication and teamwork skills\nAbility to manage multiple tasks and priorities safely and effectively\nStrong attention to detail and situational awareness\nMust be able to successfully complete a physical, drug screen, and background check\nMilitary experience is a plus\nWhat We Offer (Benefits)\nRailserve is committed to being an Employer of Choice, offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package:\nMedical, Dental, and Vision coverage\nCompany-paid employee and dependent life insurance\nCompany-paid sickness and accident income\n401(k) with company match\nAnnual safety shoe reimbursement\nPrescription safety wear\nHoliday pay\nVacation\nMarmon employee discount program\nAdditional Information\nOutdoor industrial rail yard environment\nExposure to locomotives, railcars, moving machinery, noise, dust, and varying weather conditions\nModerate to heavy physical labor required\nFrequent walking, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, and lifting\nRequired use of personal protective equipment\nSafety-sensitive position requiring strict compliance with company and customer safety procedures\nGrow With Us\nDon’t worry if you don’t meet every qualification. Railserve values reliability, work ethic, and a willingness to learn. Our tools, technology, and processes continue to evolve, and we invest in training and developing our people for long-term success.\nRailserve provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. 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