Railcar Loading Technician: Vehicle Securement & Ops

Rivian Automotive; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Life Insurance

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Rivian Automotive in Normal, IL is seeking a railcar loading assistant to drive Rivian vehicles onto rail cars, secure them, and prepare railcars for transportation. You will work with our Outbound team at the Normal manufacturing facility, ensuring safety, adherence to standards, and smooth vehicle ingress and egress.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years related experience, can work outdoors in varying weather, and maintain 3 points of contact with equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must have 2 years related experience
• Ability to adhere to strict quality standards without variance
• Preferred to have experience working in a railroad yard (i.e. know the rules of safety operating on tracks, on railcars, live tracks, proper ingress and egress, etc)
• Must have a good sense of balance and can maintain 3 points of contact when working on rail cars
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments in various weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Drive new Rivian vehicles onto rail cars
• Secure vehicles on the rail cars using standard vehicle securement equipment
• Set bridge plates between railcars for vehicle ingress
• Position rail loading ramps for proper loading of vehicles
• Store chocks
• Inspect vehicles for damage
• Report damage or mis-bays to Yard Operations leadership
• Train new employees
• Other Outbound Yard Logistics duties as assigned

Skills

Quality standards

Balance & mobility

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rivian Automotive in Normal, IL is seeking a railcar loading assistant to drive Rivian vehicles onto rail cars, secure them, and prepare railcars for transportation. You will work with our Outbound team at the Normal manufacturing facility, ensuring safety, adherence to standards, and smooth vehicle ingress and egress.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years related experience, can work outdoors in varying weather, and maintain 3 points of contact with equipment.