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Switchman - Deridder, LA
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- The Switchman will work with crews to perform the safe switching of railcars, using locomotive power, based on customer requests.
- Inspects locomotive before run to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and all other requirements.
- Observes radio and hand signals in yard or in cab and operates locomotive in accordance with company and customer rules and regulations.
- Observes arm or lantern signal and moves controls to move locomotive backwards or forwards to switch and couple cars; or receives starting signal and moves control; such as throttle and air brakes to operate locomotive.
- Inspects locomotive after run to detect damaged or defective equipment.
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