Railcar Laborer-Granite City, IL

Omaha Track-Granite City is NOW HIRING hard-working, reliable individuals who are interested in starting a career in the railroad industry.  We are looking for candidates who work well with a team, with good communication skills, and are ready and willing to learn. Full-Time, varying shifts, Monday through Thursday - with a 3 day weekend every week!
Omaha Track-Granite City offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package to our employees.  We make it a priority to give you the support and resources you need to take care of what’s important and reach your goals both in and out of the workplace. We look forward to receiving your application!

Position Description

The Railcar Laborer is expected to assist in all areas as needed, performing a wide range of tasks to assist in loading/unloading & the cleaning of railcars.  They must ensure all company guidelines are met and all safety rules are followed when performing duties.  Working safely and maintaining a safe work area are top priorities for this position.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• •Follow direction and accomplish assigned tasks within time standards with minimal supervision
• •Use a variety of tools safely and proficiently, including, but not limited to pneumatic tools
• •Assist team members with completing their tasks, varying by the tasks at hand
• •Daily assistance with housekeeping (both indoors and outdoors) including mowing & weed removal
• •Learn, comprehend, and apply all new hire, safety, and on-the-job training for all departments
• •Learn, comprehend, and apply OSHA, EPA, & FRA, customer, and company requirements
• •Interact professionally with crew members and management in a team environment
• •Comply with all safety and environmental health policies
• •Practice proper housekeeping by ensuring a clean work area
• •Ensure OT-Granite and customer quality assurance standards are met

Minimum Qualifications

• •Ability to read and write English at a high school level
• •Dependable and consistent attendance/punctuality
• •Willingness and ability to learn to use mobile equipment pumping equipment and tools required to load, unload & transfer materials from railcar tank trucks; as well as equipment to clean railcars.
• •Perform/prioritize multiple tasks with attention to details  
• •Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• •Basic mechanical skills and the ability to read a tape measure
• •Work in hot and cold environment, in and out of the weather; work safely around heavy equipment and on top of, inside, & under railcars, as well as around railroad tracks

Work Requirements

• Ability to work in conditions that include loud noise, fumes, dirt, and heavy equipment in motion
• Ability to transverse and work on uneven surfaces
• Ability to distinguish auditory signals with training
• Ability to change easily from one task to another (varying in nature) and deal with competing demands
• Ability to work in tight spaces, under railcars, track equipment, locomotives, vehicles, etc.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to: steel toe boots, eye protection, ear plus, gloves, hot work PPE, and fall protection respirators
• Ability to meet all functional requirements including, but not limited to: lifting (up to 70lbs), sitting, kneeling, standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, finger dexterity, and reaching above/below shoulders

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Healthcare spending reimbursement account- HSA
• Company Paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
• 401K with Match

Salary : $18 - $0