Railroad Gate Inspector

Pacific Rail Services; California, Pleasant Hill (MO, CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a recession-proof industry as a Trailer Inspection Clerk. In this entry-level role, you'll be trained to inspect intermodal units, ensuring safety and compliance. With no prior experience required, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay, medical benefits, and a chance for advancement. This role offers a unique chance to work outdoors while contributing to the safety and efficiency of operations at a busy container storage yard. If you're detail-oriented and ready to learn, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Affordable Healthcare

Free Dental

Cheap Vision Benefits

Free Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Days

Boot Reimbursement

401K

Yearly Raises

Vacation Pay

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver's License and pass a background check.
• No specific educational qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect intermodal units for damage and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure compliance with HAZMAT and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

Valid Driver's License

No GED or High School Diploma required

Tools

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Pacific Trailer Repair Services is hiring immediately for Trailer Inspection Clerks to join our team in a recession-proof industry at a Container Storage Yard in Oakland, California. There is No Experience required in this entry level position as we'll teach you everything you need to know in order to be successful on the job.

Starting Rate is $18.50

We're hiring for the below shift:

• 8 am-5 pm Monday through Friday
• Overtime is sometimes available.

Work Location:

PTRS Container Storage Facility
1195A Middle Harbor Rd.
Oakland, CA 94105

Summary/Objective:

The Gate Inspector is responsible for inspecting the intermodal units arriving and departing the railroad facility. This would include inspecting the unit numbers and each trailer and container for damage, as well as completing necessary paperwork as required by the customer.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintains accuracy of all trailer/container inspections, ensuring that all security seals are intact on all loaded units.
• Responsible for overseeing and documenting any damage to arriving or departing units with timeliness and accuracy to the customer.
• Clearly outlines and communicates all damage incurred on appropriate forms and/or computer system with a direct supervisor.
• Maintains a quality environment where performance inspections are handled accurately, safely and accident & injury-free.
• Ensures compliance is met under the HAZMAT and OSHA Regulations. This would include reporting any incidents to the supervisory immediately. Inspectors are required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as safety vest, safety toe boots, and protective hard hat, when applicable.
• Be familiar with all intermodal units, while maintaining a safe distance from moving vehicles.
• Pick up debris in the inspection area to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Maintain company values, rules, policies, and procedures are met to fulfill the company mission, as well as productive relationships with customers and vendors.
• All other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Required job duties are performed in outdoor environmental conditions, including rain, snow, ice, cold, heat, wind, dust, and fumes.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually frequent.
• The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast-moving equipment.

Applicants for the Gate Inspector position must meet the general requirements for employment with the company, according to the Company hiring process which include:

• Must possess a valid Driver's License
• Must be able to pass a 7-year background check and a drug test.
• No GED or High School Diploma required.

Benefits: Medical benefits start after 60 days and the first of the month after that. Other benefits start after your 90-day probationary period.

• Affordable Healthcare, Free Dental, cheap Vision Benefits.
• Free Life Insurance.
• Paid holidays, paid personal days.
• Boot reimbursement.
• 401K.
• Yearly Raises.
• Vacation Pay (received on yearly anniversary).
• Weekly Pay.
• Union Employee.
• Advancement Opportunities.

APPLICANTS MUST currently live within a 45 minute commute of business location. OUT OF AREA candidates and/or those requiring a relocation will NOT be considered.

You will be an employee of Pacific Trailer Repair Services and not an employee of the Railroad.