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Example gate operator requirements on a job description

Gate operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in gate operator job postings.
Sample gate operator requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience with gate operator installation and maintenance
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair gate operator systems
  • Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
  • Valid driver's license
Sample required gate operator soft skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing work conditions

Gate operator job description example 1

REMPREX gate operator job description

· Ability to pass a background and drug test, per Class 1 Railroad and E-Railsafe protocols

· Experience working in the intermodal industry preferred

Hours

REMPREX is a 24/7/365 operation. This is a full time role working non-standard hours that may include nights, weekend, and holidays. Occasionally, the role can require travel and extended work hours, including on-call duty as needed. Salary range - $16-$17.50 .

Physical

To perform the essential functions of this job, an employee must meet the physical demands in this job description. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle, feel and reach. The employee must be able to stand for periods of eight hours or more, and must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus for both day and night operation. The individual must be able to work outside in various weather conditions, such as rain, snow, and heat, for long durations of time, up to and including an entire shift.

Work Environment

The Field Gate Operator works primarily outdoors but may be required to work indoors as necessary. The position requires long periods of standing and working outside.

Selection Guidelines

This position requires a formal application, assessment of education and experience, oral interview, and reference check. Additional job-related tests may be required. The duties listed in this job description are only examples of the various types of work that the role might be required to perform. The omission of a statement of duties does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and job change.

Company DescriptionREMPREX is a turnkey, end-to-end solutions provider for the intermodal and transportation industries. We deliver safe, efficient, and scalable services to help our clients transport intelligently. REMPREX currently engineers, designs, operates, and supports automation technology at more than 50 intermodal terminals and ports across North America, including Automated Gate Systems (AGS), Tire Inspection Portals (TIPTM), Rail Inspection Portals, and more. Remprex operates facilities on behalf of our railway clients in numerous cities across the USA. We also provide reduced infrastructure technology and logistics solutions to support the Distribution Channel and Trucking industries, such as AGS Express and drayage services. Our unique application of automation allows us to leverage data, analytics, and consulting to help you understand and plan your business operations. At REMPREX, we take intermodal and transportation seriously.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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