We are in need of a resilient Railcar Prep to join our high calibre team at Road & Rail Services in Greensburg, IN.
Growing your career as a Full Time Railcar Prep is an awesome opportunity to develop important skills.
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SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION Basic purpose of position: Perform the essential cleaning and inspection functions necessary to prepare railcars for transport. Associates designated as a "Senior Prepper" has mastered the skills required of a "Prepper" and are able to perform essentially error-free work without direct supervision.
Expectation: We expect all associates to be committed to a high standard of safety, be willing and able to comply with all safety policies/procedures and willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory personnel. Individuals performing this function must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety and health of himself/herself or others. Job Performance without equipment damage is essential to meeting our customers' safety, quality and production requirements.
Responsibilities: Through the use of backpack blowers and various scraping devices remove all debris and other contaminates which could potentially cause vehicle damage; Inspect railcars for damage/fatigue; Inspect and assist in opening and closing railcar doors; Identify repairs that can be performed by Road & Rail Services; Determine if railcar or vehicle securement devices need lubrication'if lubrication is required, assist in the lubrication of hinge decks, end doors, and ratchet, chain or steel chock vehicle securement devices; Maintain accountability and maintenance for all assigned equipment; Perform housekeeping duties as required by site management; Must be able to work mandatory overtime hours when operating requirements or other business needs of Road & Rail Services cannot be fulfilled during regular business hours. Additional Responsibilities for associates working on Multi-level Railcars: Inspect vehicle securement devices to determine their fitness for use then store properly in railcar; Assist in repairing defective vehicle securement devices; Assist in raising and lowering hinged railcar decks; Inspect, repair, install and remove bridge plates. NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Education Requirements: High School Diploma/GED or ability. Experience Requirements: No prior experience needed to perform below the Senior Prep level. Skills, Licenses, Certification, and/or Special Training: Must maintain a valid state driver's license if required to operate company equipment; Meet and maintain all requirements contained in the Conditions of Employment policy. Physical, Mental & Sensory Requirements: Ability to constantly work in an outdoor environment, exposed to all weather elements, including extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust and noisy conditions; Ability to frequently open railcar doors using pulling back force of 90 lbs and pushing force of 68 lbs; Must meet OSHA respirator use requirements; Ability to frequently tolerate fuel and exhaust vapors up to OSHA prescribed levels; Ability to frequently operate gasoline powered air blower using a constant lateral sweeping motion with your arms; Ability to frequently climb, using various types of ladders, to heights in excess of 16 feet; Ability to constantly use bending, squatting, twisting, and walking motions throughout the entire work shift; Ability to occasionally work in areas with limited lighting; Ability to constantly stand for periods of time greater than 2 hours; Ability to constantly work in area with less that 60 inches of vertical clearance (Tri-Level only); Must be able to hear work or safety instructions verbally communicated in a normal speaking voice; Must possess normal depth perception and have a normal peripheral vision in both eyes; Must be able to work independently; Must be able to properly wear all required Personal Protective Equipment; Additional requirements for associates working on Multi-level Railcars: Possess the equilibrium and ability to frequently cross 3-4 foot open spans at heights up to 16 feet; Ability to occasionally lift above shoulder height a weight of up to 50 pounds; Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 35 lbs on your back climbing railcar ladders and crossing between railcars. Conditions of Employment: Employment is conditional, based on a medical examination which includes a drug screen, and an examination to verify candidates can safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Road & Rail Services requires a post-offer motor vehicle reference check, background check, and employment and military (if applicable) verification required.
Company Profile: Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has grown and diversified to become a leading provider of rail-related services in North America. Our network of skilled associates provides plant and terminal operating expertise as well as field maintenance of rail assets for railroads, rail shippers, and owners of rail related equipment and facilities.
Job Posted by ApplicantPro Benefits of working as a Railcar Prep in Greensburg, IN:
? Learning opportunities
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Leading Industry Pay
