Trailer Inspection Clerk

Pacific Rail Services

Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 38,500 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Healthcare

Free Dental

Free Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Boot reimbursement

401K

Weekly Pay

Vacation Pay

Union Employee

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A leading company in truck transportation is hiring for the position of Trailer Inspection Clerk at their facility in Oakland, California. This entry-level role requires no prior experience as comprehensive training will be provided. Responsibilities include inspecting trailers for damage and adhering to safety regulations. Benefits include health coverage, paid holidays, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

Must pass a 7-year background check and a drug test.
No GED or High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

Inspect trailer/container and document any damage.
Complete necessary paperwork as required by the customer.
Ensure compliance with HAZMAT and OSHA Regulations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Valid Driver's License

Job description

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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.

Requirements

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.

About Pacific Rail Services

Pacific Rail Services was founded in 1985. Over the past 37 years, Rail Management Services has grown into one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 8 million lifts per year. Today Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto employ over 2,000 people devoted exclusively to this business. We provide trailer/container/chassis repairs and all intermodal administrative services including gate inspections, container yard management and switching services.

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