Montgomery VPC Team - Rail Switching; MA

Montgomery VPC Team - Rail Switching (MA)

Glovis America - 250 Hyundai Blvd, 250 Hyundai Blvd, Montgomery, Alabama, United States of America

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Summary

The Rail Switching role will be responsible for inspection, repairs, testing, and pre-trip of empty and loaded rail cars. They will also direct locomotive operator in the maneuvering and position of rail car for loading and shipment in accordance to the Association of American Railroads standards, Federal Railroad Administration laws, Hyundai Glovis Transportation and Handling Manual and Hyundai Glovis Rail Safety and Operating Procedures Manual.

• Perform in a safe manner; always adhering to all FRA operating rules, AAR rules and Hyundai Glovis Transportation and Handling Manual, and Hyundai Glovis Rail Safety and Operating Procedures Manual
  • Pass a operating rules class within 2 months of hire
  • Measure distance between rail car junctions to AAR standards
  • Follow Blue Flag signal law
  • Properly operate manual track switches and derails
  • Inspect tracks for serviceability and report abnormalities
  • Communicate with locomotive operator and van drivers (rail loading team leads)
  • Report all hazard/injuries/near misses to supervisor
  • Ensure tools and equipment are being utilized in the manner they were designed to be used
  • Maintain equipment, tools, and vehicle in good working standard
  • Report to supervisor any defective tools, equipment, track
  • Maintain records of rail cars inspected and pre-trip
  • Turn in any records to rail clerk for processing and storage
  • Follow all safety procedures
  • Have a good understanding of daily tasks, and performing it in safe productive manner, without errors
  • Read and interpret destinations on track sheet
  • Maintain records of rail cars spotted for loading and taken out for CSX pick up
  • Conduct air tests on rail cars set out for pickup by CSX
• Ascend and descend rail car ladder (using 3 points of contact), as necessary
  • Blocking rail cars in tracks
  • Perform other duties assigned
  • Clean up of work area and out of work area
  • When needed assign to perform other departmental duties
  • Lock out switches
  • Ability to work in a team setting. Taking the initiative to perform duties
  • Daily bleeding air out from yard air compressor
  • Drive company vehicle
  • Operated manual track switches
  • Observe and ensure tracks are not being fouled or obstructed by other equipment or personnel

• Basic PC skills to input and review vehicle processing information Required
• Attention to detail and good hand-eye coordination to operate vehicles while watching surroundings to maximize safety Required
• Ability to follow and understand written and verbal instructions Required
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk or several hours at a time Required
• Ability to adhere to company and safety policies and procedures Required
• Ability to work under extreme weather conditions Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D Required

• Sit
• Stand and walk
• Drive
• Bend and stoop
• Climb
• Reach above shoulder
• Kneel/squat
• Balance, Push/Pull
• Lift up to 10 lbs
• Carry up to 10 lbs

This position works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting.

• Exposure to loud noises from vehicles and heavy machinery
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions (from 30 to 100+ degrees)
• Possible exposure to dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, etc.
  
  - dust from daily elements
• The position is based in a plant manufacturing/warehousing environment at Montgomery, AL
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email

This description is subject to change at any time without notice based on business needs. Glovis America, Inc. reserves the right to alter and modify this job description as needed.