Railcar Loader & Maintenance Technician

Wallenius Wilhelmsen; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is hiring a Rail Loader to join our team. If you enjoy working with cars and have mechanical or rail experience, this role may be a fit.

You will prepare railcars for shipment, load/unload vehicles, and ensure proper spacing and securement according to customer standards. The job requires physical strength, the ability to work in confined railcar spaces and at significant heights, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Previous rail department or mechanical experience preferred.
• Physically able to safely lift 50 lbs.
• Able to work in confined spaces of a railcar and at heights of 20 ft 2 in.

Responsibilities

• Prepare railcars for shipment by opening/closing doors and setting bridge plates.
• Load and unload vehicles onto railcars following quality standards.
• Ensure vehicles are spaced and secured according to customer standards.
• Perform repair and maintenance work (welding, cutting, etc.).
• Maintain buck loader/ramps, door tracks and moving parts.
• Conduct monthly inspections and paint bridge plates as needed.

Skills

Rail experience

Mechanical experience

Physically fit

Driver's license

Job description

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is hiring a Rail Loader to join our team. If you enjoy working with cars and have mechanical or rail experience, this role may be a fit.

You will prepare railcars for shipment, load/unload vehicles, and ensure proper spacing and securement according to customer standards. The job requires physical strength, the ability to work in confined railcar spaces and at significant heights, and a valid driver's license.