Vehicle Inspector - Rail

VASCOR Ltd; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time-Off

Tuition Assistance

401k with match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Shift premium

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

VASCOR Ltd in Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Railcar Inspector to inspect vehicles on rail cars and on the ground. You will identify and classify damages using a handheld scanner and record results.

This weekend schedule (Sat-Sun 7am-3pm) requires basic Windows skills, good communication, and attention to detail. Training will be provided; PTO, 401k match, and insurance benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Prefer High School Diploma or GED.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Basic computer skills required (Windows, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle inspections and record results.
• Daily interaction and communication with customers.
• Perform ongoing process review and improvements.
• Identify and report potential day-to-day operational quality issues and potential improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Initiative

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ayer MA - Ayer, MA 01432

Salary Range: $16.50 - $16.50 Hourly

Job Shift: 1st*This position is a part-time position for weekends only. This will be 1st shift position Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm.

Benefits

• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance
• 401k plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Shift premium 2nd and 3rd shift
• Employee Assistance Program

Position Summary

This position is responsible for all accountabilities of inspection of vehicles on rail cars and on the ground in rail facilities. Inspection responsibilities consist of identifying, evaluate, and classify damages to the vehicle and recording results using a handheld scanning device.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle inspections and record results.
• Daily interaction and communication with customers.
• Perform ongoing process review and improvements.
• Identify and report potential day-to-day operational quality issues and potential improvements.

Qualifications

Essential Skills and Experience:

Education

Prefer High School Diploma or GED.

Training

Training will be provided on the job.

Skills

Basic computer skills using Windows based Word and Excel.

Experience

N/A

Nonessential Skills and Experience

• Communication skills
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Attention to detail to meet internal and external customers needs with the ability to adapt to meet these needs.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through solving problems for internal and external customers.
• Must be able to understand and adhere to the communication and facility processes of both internal and external customers.
• Must be able to take direction and act accordingly.
• Must conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Must be dependable to meet job requirements

Physical demands and work environment

The physical and mental demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

On the job the employee must:

Have natural or corrected eyesight capable of conducting inspections in varying levels of light.

Have normal range of hearing, or corrected hearing, to be able to respond to normal workplace sounds including approaching vehicles.

Be able to conduct the following activities for the duration listed at minimum:

MENTAL

On the job the employee must be able to perform these functions on a daily basis:

• Read and comprehend written word
• Write
• Perform calculations
• Communicate orally
• Reason and analyze
• Comprehend directions/instructions

ENVIRONMENTAL

On the job the employee:

• May be exposed to excessive noise depending on job location and operations in progress
• Is around moving machinery and equipment on a daily basis
• Depending on work location, may be exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity
• May be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, radiation, chemicals depending on the work location
• May be required to drive motorized equipment depending on the work location
• Potentially walks on uneven ground
• Works in confined quarters on a daily basis
• Drives motorized equipment such as golf cart

General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies.