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Job Description
Los Angeles Junction (LAJ) Switch Crew Members are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of railcars. A switch crew members job primarily consists of grouping railcars in a rail yard to build trains for onward movement on BNSF and UP lines and delivering railcars to and pulling railcars from local customers to facilitate their loading and unloading.
The Switch Crew Member position can mean a significant lifestyle change as the work schedule is non-traditional and requires someone to be available to work given a 1.5-hour notice until your seniority allows you to hold a regular job. When you are on a regular job there are 3 different shifts to select from and the rest days vary based on the respective job. This position is located in Vernon, CA and does not require time spent away from home.
Compensation
During new hire training/familiarization a student trainee will earn $216.93 each day/shift worked.
Once you complete the new hire training program and become Conductor/Foreman qualified you will earn $289.24 (based on 8 hour basic day shift).
* These compensation figures are solely based on the day/shift rate and do not include any additional compensation i.e. certification, overtime or arbitraries etc. and do not include any future rate increases as a result of the national agreement.
Training
· Los Angeles Junction conducts a comprehensive on the job training program for all student trainees. The new hire training program consists of Company-paid on-the-job and classroom training at location hired for approximately 8 weeks pending evaluation.
Benefits
LAJ Employees receive a competitive benefit package.
All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen.
Union Membership
· SMART-TD
· Dues required per union agreement
**You will be required to join a union within 60 days of establishing a seniority date.
Work Environment
A conductor should expect to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. This may mean working in poor weather conditions day or night.
· Extreme all-weather conditions
· Walk and perform work on uneven surfaces
· Safety sensitive work environment
· Loud noise and fumes
· Work on and around heavy and moving machinery
Alcohol and Drug Policy
LAJ is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping LAJ safe and drug free.
Company Overview
LAJ provides first and last mile service to customers in Los Angeles, CA and interchanges cars with BNSF Railway and UP Railroad.
LAJ Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $216.93 per day
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90058: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
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