Crew Leader

Railserve

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Railserve is hiring dependable and safety-focused Crew Leader to support daily rail switching operations within an industrial rail environment. This is a full-time, hands-on role critical to the safe movement, placement, and switching of railcars that support customer operations and production schedules.

Who We Are

Railserve is a leading provider of industrial railyard services across the United States and Canada. Our teams deliver on-site rail switching, material handling and transloading, track construction and maintenance, and locomotive service and repair for customers who depend on safe, reliable rail operations every day. With decades of industry experience, Railserve is built on a foundation of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. We invest in our people, promote from within, and use innovative, safety-focused technology to keep railyards running efficiently. Learn more at Railserve.com.

Job Description

The Crew Leader is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily rail switching activities while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company and customer operating requirements.

This is a hands-on leadership position that combines rail switching responsibilities with crew coordination, employee training, and daily operational oversight. Crew Leaders work alongside their teams to operate locomotives, coordinate railcar movements, maintain safe working conditions, and communicate with site leadership and customer personnel.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and experienced in rail operations, with strong communication skills and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Railserve promotes from within and provides opportunities for advancement into Site Leadership and other operational leadership positions.

Duties

• Oversee daily rail switching activities to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently
• Plan, assign, and coordinate work activities for rail switching crew members
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and performance feedback to employees
• Train new employees on operating procedures, safety requirements, and company policies
• Operate locomotives and rail equipment safely and efficiently
• Coordinate the timely switching, movement, and placement of railcars
• Interpret train orders, railroad signals, operating rules, and switching schedules
• Communicate regularly with yard coordinators, site leadership, and customer personnel regarding operational progress
• Coordinate railcar movements with plant personnel to meet production and operational requirements
• Operate hand and ground throw switches, derails, and gates
• Control equipment movement using radio communication, hand signals, and lanterns
• Couple and uncouple railcars and handle air hoses and wheel chocks
• Apply and release hand brakes to secure equipment
• Observe tracks and surrounding areas for obstructions, defects, or safety hazards
• Inspect locomotives and rail equipment before operation
• Assist with routine locomotive maintenance and lubrication as needed
• Complete reports related to accidents, delays, unscheduled stops, and operational activities
• Ensure employees follow required safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment
• Perform additional operational duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong attendance and dependability required
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and climb on rail equipment
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle heavy equipment and materials
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities safely and effectively
• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness
• Ability to follow safety rules, operating procedures, and instructions
• Ability to participate in Railserve's pre-employment screening process
• Military experience is a plus

What We Offer (Benefits)

Railserve is committed to being an Employer of Choice, offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid sickness and accident income
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement
• Prescription safety wear
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program

Additional Information

• Outdoor industrial rail yard environment
• Hands-on leadership role requiring active participation in daily rail switching operations
• Exposure to locomotives, railcars, moving machinery, noise, dust, and varying weather conditions
• Moderate to heavy physical labor required
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, and lifting
• Use of hand tools, power tools, and rail equipment
• Required use of personal protective equipment
• Safety-sensitive position requiring strict compliance with company and customer safety procedures

Grow With Us

Don’t worry if you don’t meet every qualification. Railserve values reliability, work ethic, leadership potential, and a willingness to learn. Our tools, technology, and processes continue to evolve, and we invest in training and developing our people for long-term success.

Railserve provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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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 [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.