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Rail Switchman

Frontier Logistics, LP
La Porte, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2025

Performance Based Job DescriptionRail Crew

Reports to: Rail ManagerGeneral Duties and Responsibilities

  • Visually inspect railcars and enter inspection and seal data into the handheld
  • Complete a daily visual inspection of the rail tracks; document and report any issues
  • Ensure Company inspection, switching, and safety procedures are followed
  • Locate cars on packaging schedule and spot them accordingly and in a way that maximizes packaging line production
  • Ride train and act as a brake, ground, or switchman as needed
  • Maintain frequent daily communication with packaging crew to understand exactly when their next switch will be needed and ensure there is minimal downtime for switching
  • Daily cleaning of rail tracks
  • Perform daily yard checks
  • Visually inspect each outbound car to ensure the release procedures are being followed
  • Notify supervisor of any relevant findings or events while on duty

Requirements

  • Able to speak, read and write basic English
  • Solid communication skills
  • Safety- and detail-oriented
  • Able to work in a team or independently
  • Possess a valid driver’s license

Mission Critical Outcomes

  • 3% or less downtime due to rail switching
  • Keep work area clean and safe
  • ≥98% accuracy on inbound reporting
  • 100% of railcars verified empty before release
  • No loaded cars released unless they have properly documented billing and seals
  • Promptly notify supervisor of any relevant issues (within the same shift issue was identified)
  • Develop system that increase efficiency and/or accuracy of switching process by 25%

Breakthrough Outcomes

  • 1% or less downtime due to rail switching
  • Maintain 100% attendance
  • Zero executive involvement
  • 100% accuracy on inbound reporting
  • 100% of railcars properly spotted
  • Develop system that increase efficiency and/or accuracy of switching process by 50%

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • La Porte, TX 77571 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • La Porte, TX 77571: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18

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