Job Description
**Company / Benefits Overview:**
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.
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
* Does not pay into the Railroad Retirement Board
* And more!
* *Benefits are subject to change and may vary by labor agreement*
***Explore your future with G\&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!***
**Job Summary:**
As a Switchman, you’ll play a key role in safely operating rail equipment to ensure that freight is delivered to our customers efficiently. We will provide you with hands\-on and classroom training to set a strong foundation for a long\-term career. You’ll work outdoors in all weather conditions, tackling new challenges each day while ensuring we meet our customers’ needs. This is a physically active position with real opportunities for growth and advancement in a complex and dynamic environment.
**See our employees in action to learn more at** **https://www.gwrr.com/careers/**.
**Responsibilities:**
* Comply with all federal, state, and other applicable railroad safety and operational regulations
* Follow instructions when working with a certified trainer, mentor, or supervisor
* Communicate with customers and team members using oral, written, hand signals, lantern signals or radio instructions to coordinate train or railcar movement
* Operate track switches to determine the route of the train or rail equipment
* Evaluate, plan, and complete all assigned work safely and efficiently
* Climb on and off equipment and walk the length of the train or rail yard to support train operations
* Apply or release hand brakes on railcars multiple times a day to control movement
* Read and understand the rule books and other written or printed material
* Inspect the condition of railcars in movement and while stationary
* Connect air hoses and electrical components between locomotives or railcars
* Utilize basic computer skills proficiently for electronic reporting and train documentation
* Perform other duties as assigned
**Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:**
* Full\-time (40 plus hour...