What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rail Helper position at Asphalt Operating Services of Chicago, LLC?
Summary: Performs duties associated with the transfer of liquid asphalt into or from storage tanks, trailers, barge, and rail cars. This is accomplished via the following essential duties and responsibilities:
- Follow operational and safety procedures, policies, and rules for the Facility
- Spotting of railcars for loading and shipment
- Operation of rail car mover (Trackmobile)
- Pre-loading and post inspection of railcars
- Opening and securing manways and belly caps
- Monitoring transfer of product during loading
- Collect samples as required
- Serve as Terminal Dock-person during barge offloading as required
- Perform and assist on equipment maintenance including, but not limited to, pumps, valves, tools, Trackmobile
- Facility and equipment housekeeping as required
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, it has been found that possessing and having the ability to demonstrate appropriate mechanical aptitude is essential. Candidates shall have a minimum of 3 years previous industrial plant and/or construction experience including night shift experience to be considered. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- High school diploma
- Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, simple instructions, memos, etc. Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment, exposed to all weather conditions.
- Ability to work in a rotating 12-hour night shift environment 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- Ability to constantly use bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, climbing up/down stairs, and walking motions on uneven surfaces
- Ability to lift, pull, carry, push weights and forces up to 50lbs
- Must meet criteria for the use of respiratory protective equipment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.25 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
Experience:
- Industrial Plant: 3 years (Required)
- night shift: 2 years (Required)
- role consisting of primarily physical labor: 2 years (Required)
- Outdoor work: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24