Vehicle Handler

Roadandrail; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Road & Rail Services in Birmingham, AL is seeking Vehicle Handlers / Railcar Loaders to support automotive rail operations at the BNSF facility. This outdoor role requires moving new vehicles on and off multi-level railcars and preparing railcars for loading and unloading.

No railroad experience is required; training on procedures, equipment, and safety will be provided. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors around moving vehicles and rail equipment with a safety focus and strong

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of passenger vehicles.
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation.
• Ability to follow detailed driving, loading, and safety instructions.
• Comfortable working outdoors around moving vehicles and active rail equipment.
• Safety-focused attitude and strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive vehicles on and off multi-level railcars.
• Move vehicles to assigned staging and parking areas.
• Help open and close railcar end doors.
• Raise and lower railcar decks as required.
• Position bridge plates and adjustable ramps.
• Remove and properly store vehicle securement devices used during rail transportation.
• Follow assigned routes, customer procedures, and damage-prevention standards.
• Immediately report vehicle damage, equipment concerns, or unsafe conditions.
• Follow all company, customer, and railroad safety procedures.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Operate vehicles

Dependable attendance

Follow safety instructions

Team player

Job description

Vehicle Handler / Railcar Loader

Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Starting Pay: $17.50 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Drive New Vehicles. Work Around Railcars. Stay Moving.

Road & Rail Services is hiring Vehicle Handlers / Railcar Loaders to support automotive rail operations at the BNSF facility in Birmingham, Alabama.

This is an active, outdoor position where you will help move new vehicles safely on and off multi-level railcars and into assigned staging areas. You will also assist with preparing railcars for loading and unloading by opening doors, positioning bridge plates, adjusting decks and ramps, and removing vehicle securement equipment.

Previous railroad experience is not required. We will train qualified employees on our procedures, equipment, and safety requirements.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

You will spend much of your shift driving different makes and models of vehicles throughout the rail facility and into assigned parking or staging locations. At other times, you will help prepare railcars so vehicles can be safely loaded or unloaded.

This is more than a driving job. It is hands-on, physical work performed around railcars, vehicles, ladders, ramps, and industrial equipment.

What You'll Do

Safely drive vehicles on and off multi-level railcars

Move vehicles to assigned staging and parking areas

Help open and close railcar end doors

Raise and lower railcar decks as required

Position bridge plates and adjustable ramps

Remove and properly store vehicle securement devices used during rail transportation

Follow assigned routes, customer procedures, and damage-prevention standards

Immediately report vehicle damage, equipment concerns, or unsafe conditions

Follow all company, customer, and railroad safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

Valid driver's license

Ability to safely operate a variety of passenger vehicles

Dependable attendance and reliable transportation

Ability to follow detailed driving, loading, and safety instructions

Comfortable working outdoors around moving vehicles and active rail equipment

Safety-focused attitude and strong attention to detail

Willingness to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position is performed primarily outdoors in an active rail and vehicle-handling environment.

Employees must be comfortable working in heat, cold, rain, dust, and wind. The position includes frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and climbing. Employees must also be comfortable climbing ladders and working at heights exceeding 16 feet.

Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn while working in designated operational areas.

Why Road & Rail Services?

Road & Rail Services has provided rail-related services throughout North America since 1987. Our teams support automotive facilities, railroads, shippers, terminals, and owners of rail equipment.