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Birmingham, AL, USA | Hourly | per hour | Full Time

| Health, Dental, Paid Holiday's, Paid Vacation, 401K, Annual Bonus, etc....

Traveling Switchman – Road & Rail Services

A Day in the Life

As a Traveling Switchman with Road & Rail Services, no two days are the same. Most of your work is outdoors, moving railcars safely and efficiently in rail yards and industrial facilities. One day you might be coupling cars, throwing switches, or lining up trains for departure. The next, you might be troubleshooting equipment, replacing an air hose, or working with a crew to assemble a train to customer specifications.

This is physical work in all kinds of weather-rain, heat, cold, and everything in between. You'll be riding railcars, climbing on and off equipment, and constantly moving to make sure freight keeps moving safely. When you're not traveling, you'll report to our base in Fairburn, GA, but most weeks you'll be on the road, working with different crews and learning new yards. If you take pride in working hard, staying safe, and being part of a team that keeps the railroad running, this could be the career move you've been waiting for.

What You'll Do

+ Perform safe switching of railcars, including coupling/uncoupling, operating switches, and applying hand brakes

+ Work with locomotives and railcars to assemble and disassemble trains according to customer requirements

+ Inspect equipment, make minor repairs (air hoses, knuckles, hand brakes), and follow strict safety procedures

What We're Looking For

+ At least 2 years of industrial switching experience (required)

+ A safety-first mindset and the ability to follow rules and signals exactly

+ Physical ability to climb, lift up to 50 lbs, and work outdoors in all weather

+ Valid driver's license and High School Diploma or GED

Why Join Road & Rail Services?

+ Full benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), paid holidays, and vacation

+ All PPE provided, plus annual steel-toe boot allowance

+ Opportunities to advance into Lead Switchman and Crew Leader positions

+ A veteran-friendly company with a promote-from-within culture

About Road & Rail Services

Since 1987, Road & Rail Services has been a trusted partner in rail-related operations across North America. Our teams provide switching, terminal operations, and railcar maintenance services to railroads, shippers, and facility owners. At Road & Rail, we believe in working safely, working hard, and taking care of our people. If you're an experienced Switchman looking for a long-term career with room to grow, we'd like to hear from you.