Rail Switching - MA

Description

COME BE A PART OF OUR EXCELLENT TEAM!

• High School Diploma Preferred, but NOT Required
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Company Paid Employee Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 14paid Company Holidays
• 80 Hours of Vacation
• 40 Hours of Sick(Differing sick policy for CA, details provided in offer letter)
• 401K w/ GENEROUS Match
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• Eligible for Auto Allowance of $125 per Month
• Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement of up to $50.00 Per Month
• Eligible to Receive Referral Bonuses
• Team Wear Including Safety Shoes
• Eligible for Discretionary Bonus Annually
• Years of Service Awards, Employee Assistance Program, Frequent Employee Appreciation Events & More!!

About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

Inspection, repairs, testing, and pre-trip of empty and loaded rail cars. Direct locomotive operator in the maneuvering and position of rail car for loading and shipment in accordance to the Association of American Railroads standards, Federal Railroad Administration laws, Hyundai Glovis Transportation and Handling Manual and Hyundai Glovis Rail Safety and Operating Procedures Manual.  

Responsibilities

• Perform in a safe manner; always adhering to all FRA operating rules, AAR rules and Hyundai Glovis Transportation and Handling Manual, and Hyundai Glovis Rail Safety and Operating Procedures Manual.
• Pass a operating rules class within 2 months of hire
• Measure distance between rail car junctions to AAR standards
• Follow Blue Flag signal law
• Properly operate manual track switches and derails
• Inspect tracks for serviceability and report abnormalities
• Communicate with locomotive operator and van drivers (rail loading team leads)
• Report all hazard/injuries/near misses to supervisor
• Ensure tools and equipment are being utilized in the manner they were designed to be used
• Maintain equipment, tools, and vehicle in good working standard.
• Report to supervisor any defective tools, equipment, track
• Maintain records of rail cars inspected and pre-trip.
• Turn in any records to rail clerk for processing and storage.
• Follow all safety procedures 

Secondary

• Have a good understanding of daily tasks, and performing it in safe productive manner, without errors
• Read and interpret destinations on track sheet
• Maintain records of rail cars spotted for loading and taken out for CSX pick up
• Conduct air tests on rail cars set out for pickup by CSX
• Ascend and descend rail car ladder (using 3 points of contact), as necessary.
• Blocking rail cars in tracks.
• Perform other duties assigned
• Clean up of work area and out of work area
• When needed assign to perform other departmental duties
• Lock out switches 

Tertiary

• Ability to work in a team setting. Taking the initiative to perform duties
• Apply hand brakes to rail cars
• Daily bleeding air out from yard air compressor
• Drive company vehicle
• Operated manual track switches
• Observe and ensure tracks are not being fouled or obstructed by other equipment or personnel.

Qualifications

Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally or in writing
• Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to record and verify numbers characters in length
• Ability to perform general math equations
• Ability to work as a team member in a high risk environment
• Familiarity with MS Office Products preferred

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D
• Must hold a valid state-issued driver's license without restrictions
• Rail Operations training preferred
• Locomotive Engineer training preferred

Physical Requirements

• Sit
• Stand
• Walk
• Drive
• Bend/Stoop
• Reach above shoulders
• Kneel
• Balance
• Push/Pull
• Squat
• Couch
• Lift up to 50lbs
• Carry up to 50lbs

Working and Environmental Conditions

This position works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting.

• Exposure to loud noises from vehicles and heavy machinery
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to chemicals/fumes/dust
• Working at heights 

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of skills and abilities required to do the job. Glovis America, Inc. reserves the right to alter and change this job description at any time without notice based on business needs.

Salary : $50 - $125