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Union Tank Car Company is seeking a Switchman to move rail tank cars around our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Muscatine, Iowa. Wages start at $25.63 an hour! The Company’s regulatory, engineering and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX headquarters is in Chicago’s financial district, close to major public transportation hubs. UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, and progressive thinking are valued.

Job Responsibilities:

This is a general description of the essential functions of this job. This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional duties. Not all classifications will be required to perform all job functions.

Operates Track Mobile manually and with remote control. Works with other crew members to safely perform several railcar movements: classifying inbound trains, pulling cars from storage, spotting railcars at requested departments, and building outbound trains for required pick up.

Responsible for the daily railcar movement in the rail yard and repair departments.

Regularly operates track mobile in a congested area and must use considerable caution to prevent damage to rail cars or accidents to employees.

Operates switches and directs flow of cars in rail yard.

Operates fork truck to safely move 1 rail car.

Climbs on and off railcars and Track Mobile in a safe manner.

Operates rail car hand brakes.

Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner and reports potential hazards

Knowledge and Skills Required

Have a high school diploma or GED

Must be able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently.

Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.

Dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime.

Willingness to wear required PPE at all times and always work safely.

Ability to understand and follow UTLX operating procedures and policies based on safety and field training.

Working Conditions

Exposed to dirt, fumes, smoke, and heat.

Moderate physical exertion is required. Positions relatively heavy objects by using a forklift or other mechanical means.

Manual dexterity in operating control levers and buttons.

Must be willing to work outdoors and exposed to all weather conditions.

Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Climbing onto and off track mobile and rail tank cars multiple times a day

Why Join our team?

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...

Medical, dental, vision

HSA employer contributions

Company-paid employee life insurance and disability

401k matching and pension

Annual safety shoe reimbursement

Holiday and vacation pay

Marmon employee discount program.

Bonus programs

Tuition reimbursement program

It is the policy of Union Tank Car Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law. 

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.