What are the responsibilities and job description for the Railcar Laborer - Houston, TX position at Watco?
Description
The general purpose of this position is to use a variety of (car cleaning, mechanical repair, and maintenance) techniques to the exterior and interior of railcars. Must ensure that all company guidelines are met, and that all WMS EHS rules are followed when performing duties. In addition, must be able to read and interpret work orders in compliance with FRA, AAR, WMS and customer specifications.
Duties and Responsibilities
- The essential duties and responsibilities are listed below. Other duties may be assigned.
- Interpret job work orders to perform required railcar coatings
- Notify supervisor of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasks
- Interact with crew members in a team environment, as well as with supervisor
- Follow all safety rules, keep work area clean and comply with all WMS Environmental Health and Safety Policies
- Ensure FRA, AAR, WMS and customer quality assurance standards are met
- Any other duties as assigned such special projects
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to read, write, and communicate English at a proficient level
- Ability to learn function specific operational details and pass an exam to demonstrate knowledge
- Ability to learn, follow and perform required recordkeeping of WMS EHS, Quality policies, procedures and checklists.
- Work in hot and cold environments, in and out of the weather; work safely around heavy equipment and on top of, under and inside railcars, as well as around railroad tracks.
- Knowledge of equipment and tools required to perform safe repairs
- Perform/ prioritize multiple tasks with attention to details.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to wear and care for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to steel-toed boots, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, respirators, and a variety of protective suits.
Working Conditions
- Except for clerical, administrative, and some management positions, which require indoor work, the physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid and dusty conditions. May be frequently exposed to heights that require the use of fall protection equipment. Team members are required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.
