Laborer- Wash Bay - Westlake, LA

R.J. Corman Railroad Group; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

R.J. Corman Railroad Group in Westlake, LA seeks an entry- to mid-level railcar cleaner and maintenance worker to inspect, clean, and prepare various railcars per procedures and customer requirements.

The role involves operating wash bay and filtration equipment, monitoring systems, and ensuring cleanliness and containment within the work area. You will perform general equipment maintenance, assist with minor repairs, and communicate with customers and teammates to ensure timely, accurate work

Qualifications

• Safety-minded with basic reading and math skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written, verbal, and radio instructions.
• Ability to learn basic process technology, wash bay systems, filtration equipment, and railcar-cleaning procedures.
• Ability to work safely and cooperatively with employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, prepare, and clean various types of railcars in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.
• Operate basic wash bay, flow-process, and filtration equipment safely and according to established procedures.
• Monitor filtration systems and maintain appropriate cleanliness and containment within the assigned work area.
• Confirm customer-owned equipment meets applicable cleanliness and service standards.
• Perform general equipment maintenance and assist with minor railcar repairs that meet railroad standards and specifications.
• Complete assigned repairs such as equipment replacement, hole patching, bottom door track work, spark strip work, door straightening, floor caulking, and smoothing floor protrusions, when trained and authorized.
• Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors to support accurate, timely work.
• Follow all company, customer, environmental, and safety rules, including required personal protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety-minded

Reading and math

Follow instructions (written, verbal,

Job description

• Inspect, prepare, and clean various types of railcars in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.
• Operate basic wash bay, flow-process, and filtration equipment safely and according to established procedures.
• Monitor filtration systems and maintain appropriate cleanliness and containment within the assigned work area.
• Confirm customer-owned equipment meets applicable cleanliness and service standards.
• Perform general equipment maintenance and assist with minor railcar repairs that meet railroad standards and specifications.
• Complete assigned repairs such as equipment replacement, hole patching, bottom door track work, spark strip work, door straightening, floor caulking, and smoothing floor protrusions, when trained and authorized.
• Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors to support accurate, timely work.
• Follow all company, customer, environmental, and safety rules, including required personal protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:

• Safety-minded with basic reading and math skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written, verbal, and radio instructions.
• Ability to learn basic process technology, wash bay systems, filtration equipment, and railcar-cleaning procedures.
• Ability to work safely and cooperatively with employees at all levels.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to perform physical strenuous work
• Requires constant standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing in a safe manner
• Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80lbs
• Able to push and pull with up to 150lbs of force
• Must be able to successfully pass background, drug test and physical capacity test.

Environmental Conditions:

Performs duties in primarily outside environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment. Frequent exposure to weather elements.

Major or Unusual Problems:

Work is performed in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment requiring attention to safety, containment, cleanliness, and customer standards. The position must manage multiple tasks while maintaining a professional demeanor with supervisors, employees, contractors, and customers.

R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affigressive Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.

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