Vehicle Inspector - Rail

VASCOR Logistics; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VASCOR Logistics in Colorado seeks an Inspector for rail vehicles to perform inspections on rail cars and at ground facilities, identify and classify damages, and record results using a handheld scanner. Training on the job will be provided.

Daily responsibilities include conducting inspections, communicating with customers, reviewing processes, identifying improvements, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Basic computer skills with Windows Word and Excel required.

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

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Initiative

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows Word/Excel

Job description

Description

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

• 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 Never=0 hrs. Occasionally = up to 3 hrs. Frequently = 3-6 hrs. Constantly = 6-8+ hrs. 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.