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NEBCO, Inc. OL&B Railway, a NEBCO Company, is a short line railway, specializing in transloading, railcar repair, railcar storage, and track repair. It is also known as the “Big Red Line”. OL&B Railway is a Class III switching railroad that interchanges cars from the Union Pacific and BNSF. For more information, visit
www.olbrailway.com . Company Overview
NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately‑owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit
www.nebcoinc.com . Job Summary
OL&B Railway is looking for a high‑performing, motivated, and reliable Switching and Transload Operator! The ideal candidate will have construction or agriculture experience and be mechanically inclined with problem‑solving skills. This position supports daily switching operations and assists with the repair and maintenance of locomotives and railcar fleet. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Reliable attendance required. Normal hours are Monday thru Friday, 6:45 am to 2:45 pm. Must be able to meet a 2‑hour on‑call. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Abides by all FRA, AAR, OSHA, DOT, and other applicable regulations. Works with a switch crew to perform safe railcar switching movements, including roll‑by inspection of railcars, delivering railcars to and from customers and partner railroads, providing accurate railcar counts, understanding the rail yard, determining car movements, securing rail equipment, operating switches, and communicating radio instructions during operating hours, which may include weekends and nights. Climbs onto railcars, operates straps, opens and closes railcar doors, and operates with ramps. Safely operates related equipment, such as forklift, while unloading building materials from railcars and trucks, placing materials in designated storage areas, and loading material onto trucks to go to destination, stacking and banding material as necessary. Completes inventory documentation, shipping papers, and other documentation, ensuring correct material(s) arrived and correct material(s) were shipped out. Performs track maintenance following Track Worker Safety Program while working around and using maintenance‑of‑way tools and equipment. Maintains rail yard including vegetation, roadway maintenance, drainage, snow removal, and other duties to ensure a safe working environment. Assists in maintenance of facilities and all associated equipment, including, but not limited to, OL&B locomotives, overhead crane, forklift, bobcat, air compressor, company pickups and dump trucks. Equipment must be kept in sound and safe operating condition. Assists with maintenance and repairs of OL&B‑ and foreign railcars, and subsequent completion of necessary repair reports. Assists in maintaining inventory of car repair parts. Provides switching and other railroad support services as needed. May also perform driving duties to assist in offloading lumber when needed. Other duties may be assigned. Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent; and previous experience in performing mechanical repair, and/or working in construction, agriculture, or related labor environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical degree/vocational training in railroad programs or related area is helpful, but not necessary. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company insurance program. CPR and First Aid Certified, or ability to become certified with company training. Employee will be trained and required to become conductor, forklift, and all other equipment certified necessary to perform their job duties. Qualifications
Ability to read and interpret documents such as railroad safety rules, procedure manuals, SDS sheets, switch lists, bills of lading, load tickets, and repair sheets. Computer skills through MS Office products for tracking and reporting. Must be proficient on the use of hand, power tools and equipment. Mechanical aptitude helpful. Ability to be on time and meet on‑call requirements. Must maintain a clean and safe yard and car repair environment. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Benefits Include
Retirement Plans PAID Holidays Insurance Benefits Wellness Program – with the opportunity to earn five additional days off PAID Time Off On the Job Training Condition of Employment
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre‑employment reference, background checks and post‑offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment. Employment Details
Seniority Level: Entry level Employment type: Part‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NEBCO, Inc. by 2x.
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Switching and Transload Operator
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NEBCO, Inc. OL&B Railway, a NEBCO Company, is a short line railway, specializing in transloading, railcar repair, railcar storage, and track repair. It is also known as the “Big Red Line”. OL&B Railway is a Class III switching railroad that interchanges cars from the Union Pacific and BNSF. For more information, visit
www.olbrailway.com . Company Overview
NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately‑owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit
www.nebcoinc.com . Job Summary
OL&B Railway is looking for a high‑performing, motivated, and reliable Switching and Transload Operator! The ideal candidate will have construction or agriculture experience and be mechanically inclined with problem‑solving skills. This position supports daily switching operations and assists with the repair and maintenance of locomotives and railcar fleet. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Reliable attendance required. Normal hours are Monday thru Friday, 6:45 am to 2:45 pm. Must be able to meet a 2‑hour on‑call. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Abides by all FRA, AAR, OSHA, DOT, and other applicable regulations. Works with a switch crew to perform safe railcar switching movements, including roll‑by inspection of railcars, delivering railcars to and from customers and partner railroads, providing accurate railcar counts, understanding the rail yard, determining car movements, securing rail equipment, operating switches, and communicating radio instructions during operating hours, which may include weekends and nights. Climbs onto railcars, operates straps, opens and closes railcar doors, and operates with ramps. Safely operates related equipment, such as forklift, while unloading building materials from railcars and trucks, placing materials in designated storage areas, and loading material onto trucks to go to destination, stacking and banding material as necessary. Completes inventory documentation, shipping papers, and other documentation, ensuring correct material(s) arrived and correct material(s) were shipped out. Performs track maintenance following Track Worker Safety Program while working around and using maintenance‑of‑way tools and equipment. Maintains rail yard including vegetation, roadway maintenance, drainage, snow removal, and other duties to ensure a safe working environment. Assists in maintenance of facilities and all associated equipment, including, but not limited to, OL&B locomotives, overhead crane, forklift, bobcat, air compressor, company pickups and dump trucks. Equipment must be kept in sound and safe operating condition. Assists with maintenance and repairs of OL&B‑ and foreign railcars, and subsequent completion of necessary repair reports. Assists in maintaining inventory of car repair parts. Provides switching and other railroad support services as needed. May also perform driving duties to assist in offloading lumber when needed. Other duties may be assigned. Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent; and previous experience in performing mechanical repair, and/or working in construction, agriculture, or related labor environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical degree/vocational training in railroad programs or related area is helpful, but not necessary. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company insurance program. CPR and First Aid Certified, or ability to become certified with company training. Employee will be trained and required to become conductor, forklift, and all other equipment certified necessary to perform their job duties. Qualifications
Ability to read and interpret documents such as railroad safety rules, procedure manuals, SDS sheets, switch lists, bills of lading, load tickets, and repair sheets. Computer skills through MS Office products for tracking and reporting. Must be proficient on the use of hand, power tools and equipment. Mechanical aptitude helpful. Ability to be on time and meet on‑call requirements. Must maintain a clean and safe yard and car repair environment. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Benefits Include
Retirement Plans PAID Holidays Insurance Benefits Wellness Program – with the opportunity to earn five additional days off PAID Time Off On the Job Training Condition of Employment
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre‑employment reference, background checks and post‑offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment. Employment Details
Seniority Level: Entry level Employment type: Part‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NEBCO, Inc. by 2x.
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