Vehicle Inspector - Rail

VASCOR Ltd; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

VASCOR Ltd in Denver–Henderson, CO is seeking an inspection technician to examine rail cars and ground vehicles, identify damages, and record findings with a handheld scanner. The role requires daily customer interaction, participation in process improvements, and reporting quality issues; a High School Diploma or GED is preferred, with on‑the‑job training provided.

Candidates should possess basic Windows skills (Word/Excel) and be dependable, detail‑oriented, and able to work in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Prefer High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills using Windows based Word and Excel.
• Training will be provided on the job.

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

Customer focus

Teamwork

Initiative

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows (Word & Excel)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Denver - Henderson, CO 80640, Salary Range: $21,840.00 - $31,449.60 Hourly, Job Shift: 1st, 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 hand held 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:

Activity

Duration

Stand

Occasionally

Walk

Constantly

Sit

Occasionally

Push/Pull

Occasionally

Twist (waist)

Constantly

Twist (neck)

Constantly

Crawl

Occasionally

Climb (work at heights)

Occasionally

Kneel

Occasionally

Bend

Constantly

Squat

Occasionally

Repetitive Motion

Constantly

Reach above shoulder level

Occasionally

Reach below shoulder level

Constantly

Keyboarding/ Mouse (scanners)

Frequently

Fine manipulation- finger movement

Constantly

Simple grasping

Occasionally

Must carry/lift loads of:

Lift

Carry

Light (up to 25lbs.)

Frequently (Scanner)

Frequently (Scanner)

Moderate (25 - 50lbs.)

Never

Never

Heavy (over 50lbs.)

Never

Never

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.