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Company Name : Los Angeles Junction Railroad Company
Location : Los Angeles, CA 90058
Position : Railroad Switchman

Job Description : All communication with applicants will be done via email. Please check your email on a daily basis.
Who we are and what we do
Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team LAJ includes professionals focused on safety and service that play a vital role in delivering the nation’s freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies.
What we believe
At Los Angeles Junction Railway (LAJ), our Vision and Values drive who we are, not only in our words, but also our actions. LAJ is committed to our foundational values of equality and inclusion. As members of the LAJ community, our employees are entitled to:

be treated with dignity and respect.
have equal access to tools, resources, training and development opportunities.
have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We model the way through our leadership and our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serve and through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.
SAFETY:
At LAJ, Safety is a core value of how we do business. Each and every day, our employees are committed to approach one another about safety, which is key in realizing our vision. Employees are also expected to comply with company and federal safety & health regulations, safety rules & policies, as well as procedures that guide work practices to reduce risk to exposure.  Such work practices include but are not limited to wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns, and taking appropriate actions in the event of an emergency.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for safely switching railcars and safe train movement. Additional responsibilities include the following:
COMMUNICATION

Obtain and receive information and act on oral or written instructions by various communication devices
Monitor and report daily work

TRAIN OPERATION

Climb on/off equipment, set/release hand brakes, couple/uncouple air hoses, remove/replace broken railcar knuckle, ride moving cars by holding onto grab irons or ladders
Observe, interpret and relay hand, lantern, and other signals for train movement
Judge and control speed and clearance distance of cars

SWITCHING FUNCTIONS

Operate track switches and derails to change train routing within yards or on road
Check switch points for proper alignment

TRAIN AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS

Switch, spot cars and determine train make-up
Observe and monitor track conditions (e.g. broken rails, defective switches, weather-related problems)
Inspect cars per federal regulations
Observe and report on passing train conditions

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties.
WORKING CONDITIONS

Extreme all-weather conditions
Walk and perform work on uneven surfaces
Safety sensitive work environment
Loud noise and fumes
Work on and around heavy and moving machinery

SHIFTS/HOURS

Working time varies – available all shifts
Subject to on-call (24/7), nights, weekends, and holidays
Work in geographic area as posted and report to assigned work location when notified

TRAVEL

N/A

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

At least 18 years of age, or will be by the start date listed above
Ability to report for duty at the designated work location
Able to work safely in the above working conditions
Able to work the above shift/hours
Ability to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English
Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds
Ability to see, learn, and interpret hand signals from near and far; visually distinguish colors – red, blue, green, yellow and lunar (clear light); visually judge speed and distance of moving objects; see at night
Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment
Ability to visually distinguish and differentiate colors on computer display screens
Ability to use hands and use hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling
Ability to climb ladders and get on/off equipment
Ability to work at various heights above the ground including on locomotives, railcars and other equipment
Ability to bend, lift, walk and stand occasionally with breaks
Ability to sit frequently with breaks
Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment

TRAINING

Company-paid on-the-job and classroom training at location hired

RELOCATION

Relocation assistance is not available

UNION

SMART-TD
Dues required per union agreement

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

60 days

BENEFITS: LAJ Employees receive a competitive benefit package.
All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:

Criminal history
Last 7 years of driving history
Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
Social Security number
Education

MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:

Medical evaluation
Drug Screen
Other elements as needed

DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:
LAJ is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping LAJ safe and drug free.
LAJ Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $190.00 – $190.95 per day
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift
Holidays
Night shift
On call
Overtime
Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

Los Angeles, CA 90058: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)
Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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