Chocker

General Labor / Chocker

This position is responsible for securing vehicles within carriers to be transported.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the placement and removal of chockers on each car wheel.
• Precisely position automobiles within the carriers.
• Chock and strap the vehicles in the carrier.
• Remove chocks and straps at the arrival terminal.
• Wear and use required protective equipment while working.
• Take responsibility for personal safety while on the job.

Essential

Skills:

• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in both positive and negative situations.
• Work with integrity and ethically.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables.
• Respond to requests for service and assistance.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Keep emotions under control and remain open to others' ideas.
• Demonstrate initiative and decisiveness.
• Inspire others to excel.
• Work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Handle conflict resolution.
• Work from written assignment sheets and sign-off completed work.
• Read and interpret operational manuals.

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• Regularly required to stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a flexible schedule within a laid-back work environment complemented by a strong benefits plan.

Work Environment:

The role requires a willingness to work in all weather conditions and various hours to accommodate the arrival and departure of trains. You must be willing to work odd hours and/or split shifts, including days, nights, and/or weekends. The position involves working alone and unsupervised, with shifts starting between 8 AM - 11 AM, consisting of 6-hour shifts, 5-6 days a week.

Working every weekend is required, with 1-2 days off during the week.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lorton, VA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Lorton,VA.

Final date to receive applications:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.