Rail Yard Engineer Job Description Template

Job title

Rail Yard Engineer

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable rail yard engineer to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will operate switch engines, follow radio signals and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Operate switch engines
• Follow radio signals
• Move cars
• Build trains
• Move locomotives to service
• Inspect locomotives
• Follow yard rules
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of locomotive operation and air brakes
• Focus and safety awareness
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Locomotive engineer certification
• Remote control operator
• Operating rules qualification
• Experience with switch locomotives

Skills

• Radio communication
• Switching
• Operating rules
• Inspections
• Teamwork
• Patience

Work environment and schedule

Engineers work in rail yards and industrial plants. Shifts include nights, weekends and holidays.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.