Prepper - Corinth, MS

R.J. Corman Switching Company is currently seeking a Prepper to join our team in Corinth, MS.

Accountability: Performs the essential inspection and repair functions necessary to repair railcars for transportation.

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 mechanics.
• Determine if railcar or vehicle securement devices need lubrication-if lubrication is required assist in the lubrication of hinge decks, end doors, and chock vehicle securement devices.
• Maintain accountability and maintenance for all equipment.
• Perform housekeeping duties as required by location management.
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime hours when operating requirements or other business needs of RJ Corman cannot be fulfilled during regular business hours
• Inspect vehicle securement devices to determine their fitness for use then store properly in railcar.
• Assist in repairing and lowering hinge decks.
• Inspect, repair, install and remove bridge plates.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience: 

• GED or High school diploma
• Must maintain a valid state drivers license if required to operate company equipment.
• Meet and maintain all requirements contained in conditions of employment policy.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to constantly work in a 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 90lbs and pushing force of 68lbs.
• Must meet OSHA respirator use requirements.
• Ability to frequently operate gasoline power blower using a constant lateral sweeping motion with your arms.
• Ability to frequently tolerate fuel and exhaust vapors up to OSHA prescribed levels.
• Ability to occasionally work in areas with limited lighting.
• Ability to occasionally climb, using various types of ladders, to heights in excess of 16 feet.
• Ability to occasionally work in areas of limited lighting
• Ability to occasionally stand for periods of time greater than 2 hours.
• Ability to constantly work in area with less that 60 inches of vertical clearance.
• Must be able to hear work or safety instructions verbally communicated in normal speaking voice.
• Constantly required to use bending, squatting, twisting, walking motions on uneven surfaces throughout the entire work shift.
• 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.
• Possess the equilibrium and ability to frequently cross 3-4 foot open spans at heights up to 16 feet.
• Ability the lift above shoulder height a weight of 50 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 35lbs on your back climbing railcar ladder and crossing between decks.

Environmental Conditions: Must be able to perform specified duties outside in all weather conditions. A rapidly expanding company requires employees to be flexible with altering operating schedules. One must also expect physical work in inclement weather.

Job Dimensions: Must be able to perform duties under direct supervision, when given general direction with limited discretion.  This position does not require supervision of fellow employees.  

Benefits: R.J. Corman Railroad Company is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following:

• Railroad Retirement benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Flexible spending account benefits
• Paid maternity leave
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Work boot allowance
• Employee referral program
• Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train

R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.

R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.