Rail Loader/Unloader

AWCT is hiring 2 Rail Loader/Unloaders for our Flint location. Please apply fast for this position!

Summary

This position prepares railcars for loading, drives vehicles onto proper railcars, secures vehicles to

railcars according to manufacturer and American Association of Railroad (AAR) standards, and

prepares railcars for transportation at the Flint Lake State – GM facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles onto rail cars

• Secure vehicles on rail cars using chocks or chains

• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned

• Inspect vehicles for damage

• Report damage to lead, supervisor, or manager

• Train new employees and temporary workers

• Maintain a positive behavior and conduct in the workplace while acting and communicating with other customers, vendors, co-workers, and management

• Able to react to change productively

• Any duties as assigned

• Good and regular attendance

• Ability to work in a variety of situations

Minimum Requirements

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• Must have and maintain a valid State Driver's license

• Must have a good sense of balance and have the ability to maintain 3 points of contact

• Ability to drive both automatic and manual transmission vehicles

• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions

• Ability to pass the AWCT Safe Driving and Rail Safety tests with a 80% or higher accuracy

• Must be able to work in tight spaces when loading vehicles

• Must be able to work at heights approximately 15 feet above the ground

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must have and maintain a valid State Driver's license

• Maintain a good driving record

• Ability to drive both manual automatic transmission vehicles

• Ability to work at a height approximately 15 feet above the ground

• Ability to stand, walk, and work outdoors in all weather conditions

Physical Demands

Check physical

demands that apply

Describe job responsibilities that

require physical demands checked

Standing

☒

10

% of time

Waiting for van

Walking

☒

40

% of time

To vehicles in load lines and through

rail cars

Sitting

☒

50

% of time

Driving vehicles

Lifting

☒

50

lbs.

Rail car ladders

Carrying

☒

50

lbs.

Rail car ladders

Pushing

☒

10

lbs.

Rail car ladders

Pulling

☒

10

lbs.

Rail car ladders

Stepping

☒

0-25

% of time

Stairs, may have to climb in and out of

van, up and down ladders

Balancing

☒

15

% of time

Rail car ladders

Stooping

☒

0-25

% of time

Tying down or chocking and

ratcheting

Kneeling

☒

0-25

% of time

Tying down or chocking and

ratcheting

Crouching

☒

0-25

% of time

Tying down or chocking and

ratcheting

Crawling

☒

0-25

% of time

Tying down or chocking and

ratcheting

Reaching

☒

34-66

% of time

Minimum 10# grip/drive vehicles, tools, setting accessories, rail ladders,

doors, handles

Handling

☒

67-100

% of time

Drive vehicles; load/unload; tie down, keys, chocks, ratchets, steering,

ladders

Speaking

☒

Communicate understanding, request

assistance

Hearing

☒

Tying down or chocking and

ratcheting

Seeing

☒

Driving vehicles

Depth Perception

☒

Driving vehicles

Color Vision

☒

Identifying cones

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AWCT is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class with respect to employment opportunities.