Railcar Inspector & Prep Technician — Early Start

Road & Rail Services; Vance (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, & dental insurance

401(k) company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Annual boot allowance

PPE provided

Veteran-friendly workplace

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Road & Rail Services in Vance, Alabama is hiring a Railcar Inspector and Preparation Technician to inspect, clean, and prepare railcars before they transport vehicles. The role requires working around rail equipment, using backpack blowers and hand tools, and completing detailed inspections.

Starting at 4:30 a.m., the position may demand up to six days per week based on customer volume and schedules. Safety-conscious and reliable candidates will thrive in this fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to report for a 4:30 a.m. start.
• Availability for a possible six-day workweek.
• Ability to work efficiently in a production-driven environment.
• Willingness to learn railcar inspection and preparation procedures.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Railcar cleaning/vehicle processing experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect railcars for visible damage, wear, fatigue, and other serviceability concerns.
• Examine railcar interiors for debris or contaminants that could damage vehicles.
• Use backpack blowers, scrapers, and other approved tools to clean railcars.
• Assist with safely opening, inspecting, and closing railcar end doors.
• Identify repair needs that may be completed by Road & Rail Services.
• Report unsafe conditions, equipment problems, and railcar damage to supervision.
• Follow all company, customer, and railroad safety procedures.
• Maintain accountability for assigned tools and equipment.
• Inspect equipment and report maintenance or replacement needs.
• Keep work areas clean, orderly, and free of preventable hazards.
• Complete other railcar preparation and housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with team members to meet daily production requirements.

Skills

Driver's license

Safety consciousness

Attendance & punctuality

Early start readiness

Six-day workweek availability

Production-driven work

Willingness to learn procedures

Team-oriented

Follow instructions

Railcar cleaning experience helpful

Tools

Backpack blower

Scrapers

Hand tools

Job description

Road & Rail Services in Vance, Alabama is hiring a Railcar Inspector and Preparation Technician to inspect, clean, and prepare railcars before they transport vehicles. The role requires working around rail equipment, using backpack blowers and hand tools, and completing detailed inspections.

Starting at 4:30 a.m., the position may demand up to six days per week based on customer volume and schedules. Safety-conscious and reliable candidates will thrive in this fast-paced, hands-on environment.