Railroad worker job description

27141 S. Industrial Park Drive

Elwood, Illinois 60421

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$17.46 per hour!!

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ITS ConGlobal is the industry-leading provider of intermodal rail terminal services, auto loading and unloading and container depot services. We take pride in consistently delivering superior and reliable service, a broad scope of services and an exemplary safety record. We’re currently seeking General Laborers – Car Runner to join our team.

The General Laborer – Car Runner is responsible for unloading vehicles (driving) from railcars.

General Laborer – Car Runner

· Frequently climbs up/down railcars to access vehicles

· Drives vehicles off railcars to parking areas within the yard

· Removes and applies tie-down devices from vehicles

· Opens and closes railcar doors

· Inspects vehicles for damage

This is an exciting time at ITSC and we’re seeking individuals to join our growing team! We offer full time employees the following; competitive compensation, benefits, 401K & vacation.

Requirements

· Valid Driver’s License

· Ability to lift 40lbs. over head while standing

· Physically & mentally able to climb ladders, 20 feet

· Manual transmission experience preferred, not required

· Open availability is required

· Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

· Willingness to complete a criminal background, drug screen and physical

All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration regardless of race, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, color, religion, protected veteran status or national origin

Company DescriptionNORTH AMERICA'S LARGEST INTEGRATED INTERMODAL SERVICE PROVIDER

ITS ConGlobal (“ITSC”) is North America’s largest integrated intermodal services provider, with operations at over 120 locations across the U.S., Mexico and Costa Rica.

ITSC is the largest rail terminal operator in North America by number of locations and is the only intermodal equipment depot operator with transcontinental scale. Through this integrated network, ITSC provides essential services to customers across the intermodal supply chain. These services include container and automotive operations, railcar switching, equipment maintenance and repairs, equipment storage, and container and parts sales, among others.

ITSC is deeply-ingrained within North America’s intermodal and container supply chain infrastructure and has built decades-long relationships with its customers through superior operating efficiency, an unmatched safety record, and industry-leading technology capabilities.

Travel: 85-100% This position requires extensive travel.

Benefits: 401K, Health benefits & insurance

Summary: Responsible for performing general labor as part of a team that is responsible for track projects including construction, maintenance, inspections, and service. Utilizing hand and power tools.

PRIMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans and prepares construction site
• Digging ditches, trenches, backfills excavations and compacts and levels earth to grade specifications, using necessary tools
• Work with Operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials
• Loads, unloads materials, machinery, and tools as necessary
• Driving spikes
• Moving and setting cross ties and lengths of steel rail
• Shoveling stone
• Adjusting switches
• Lubricating switches
• Tightening track bolts
• Carrying track jack (approx. 50 lbs.)
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Write simple correspondence
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Perform basic mathematics to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Comply with all rules and regulations and instructions
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Troubleshoot issues and deal with typical problems that occur in track maintenance in the field

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Military Experience would be helpful
• Experience preferred but not necessary

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move heavy weights. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to work nights, holidays, and weekends. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be exposed to live track/trains and high voltage. Exposure to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.

The listed above job description may not represent all of the duties and responsibilities that may be required of this position. There may be additional or unplanned duties which may be required.

All new hires must be able to successfully complete a post-offer employment test. In addition, a drug screen and criminal background check will be performed.

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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