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Railyard Vehicle Unloader - St. Paul, MN

Professional Transportation Inc • Saint Paul, MN 55145 • Posted 30+ days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $18.00/hr • Entry Level

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As a Railyard Vehicle Unloader at Professional Transportation Inc in St. Paul, MN, you will be responsible for the safe and quality handling of customer and company property, specifically the movement of vehicles on and off railroad equipment. This role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions, driving, and unloading vehicles to and from rail cars. It's a physically demanding position that offers no prior experience required, multiple benefit plan options, paid vacation time, 401(K) retirement, on-the-job training, and room for growth and advancement within the company.

Responsibilities

  • Safely adjust rail cars to set up unloading out of the rail cars.
  • Safely move vehicles off the rail car to set up for pick up or shipment.
  • Drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles, including oversized vehicles.
  • Work in tight and narrow spaces.
  • Participate in job briefings with the Supervisors and crew prior to work beginning.
  • Wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) such as safety vest, or high vis shirts, safety glasses at times, hearing protection and safety toe boots, when required.
  • Maintain clear communication with other crew members while moving vehicles.
  • Inspect all rail equipment and vehicles to ensure there is no damage and notify the operator and supervisor immediately if damage is found.
  • Handle all rail equipment and vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Maintain awareness and organization within the auto yard facility, attention to the ground surfaces to include (potholes, debris and/or slippery conditions).

Qualifications

Required

  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to maintain eRail certification credentials as required by the railroad
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in all outdoor conditions including rain, snow, ice, heat, wind, cold, etc.
  • May need to travel throughout the yard/facility by walking or driving
  • Physically demanding position requiring bending, squatting, leaning, and moving plates to span rail cars
  • Ability to see and hear moving equipment
  • Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed including weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays

Full Job Description

Railyard Vehicle Unloader - St. Paul, MN

Job Details

Job Location

ARS - St Paul, MN 0702 - St Paul, MN

Salary Range

$18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Railyard Vehicle Unloader

Do you have a valid driver's license and enjoy working outdoors?! Come join our team as an Unloader! This position is great for anyone who wants to work in a unique environment and doesn't want to be stuck in an office.

As a PTI Railyard Vehicle Unloader, you will be responsible for safe and quality handling of customer and company property, specifically, movement of vehicles on/off railroad equipment. This position works outside in all types of weather, driving, and unloading vehicles to and from rail cars. If you like a fast-paced, physical position that gets you up and moving, then this is for you.

Our current starting pay is $18.00/hr.

Benefits:

+ No prior experience required

+ Multiple benefit plan options

+ Paid vacation time

+ 401(K) retirement

+ On the job training

+ Room for growth and advancement within the company

Responsibilities:

+ Must safely adjust rail cars to set up unloading out of the rail cars.

+ Must safely move vehicles off the rail car to set up for pick up or shipment.

+ Must drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles, including oversized vehicles.

+ Work in tight and narrow spaces.

+ Participate in job briefings with the Supervisors and crew prior to work beginning.

+ Wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as safety vest, or high vis shirts, safety glasses at times, hearing protection and safety toe boots, when required.

+ Maintain clear communication with other crew members while moving vehicles.

+ Inspect all rail equipment and vehicles to ensure there is no damage and notify the operator and supervisor immediately if damage is found.

+ Handle all rail equipment and vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.

+ Maintain awareness and organization within the auto yard facility, attention to the ground surfaces to include (potholes, debris and/or slippery conditions).

Our ideal candidate must:

+ Have a valid drivers license

+ Must be able to maintain eRail certification credentials as required by the railroad.

+ Have good written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with a variety of individuals.

+ Be able to work in all outdoor conditions including (rain, snow, ice, heat, wind, cold, etc.).

+ May need to travel throughout the yard/facility by walking or driving.

+ Physically demanding position and due to the nature of the environment; requires bending, squatting, leaning, and moving plates to span rail cars.

+ Must be able to see and hear moving equipment.

+ Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as needed including weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays.

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