Vehicle Inspector – Rail

VASCOR Ltd; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VASCOR Ltd. seeks an Inspector to inspect vehicles on rail cars and at facilities, recording results with a handheld scanner and communicating with customers to ensure service quality.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with on-the-job training provided. Candidates should have basic Windows Word and Excel skills to document findings and report issues to the team.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Job 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

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

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

1. Communication skills
2. Customer Focus
3. Teamwork
4. Initiative
5. Attention to detail to meet internal and external customers needs with the ability to adapt to meet these needs.
6. Must be able to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through solving problems for internal and external customers.
7. Must be able to understand and adhere to the communication and facility processes of both internal and external customers.
8. Must be able to take direction and act accordingly.
9. Must conduct oneself in a professional manner.
10. 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.