GLOVIS America, Inc.
Montgomery VPC Team - Rail Switching (MA)
GLOVIS America, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama, United States, 36136
Montgomery VPC Team – Rail Switching MA
Employer:
GLOVIS America, Inc.
Location: Montgomery, MA
Summary:
Inspection, repairs, testing, and pre‑trip of empty and loaded rail cars. Direct locomotive operator in the maneuvering and positioning of rail cars for loading and shipment in accordance to the Association of American Railroads standards, Federal Railroad Administration laws, Hyundai Glovis Transportation and Handling Manual and Hyundai Glovis Rail Safety and Operating Procedures Manual.
Responsibilities
Perform in a safe manner; always adhering to all FRA operating rules, AAR rules and Hyundai Glovis Transportation and Handling Manual, and Hyundai Glovis Rail Safety and Operating Procedures Manual
Pass a operating rules class within 2 months of hire.
Measure distance between rail car junctions to AAR standards.
Follow Blue Flag signal law.
Properly operate manual track switches and derails.
Inspect tracks for serviceability and report abnormalities.
Communicate with locomotive operator and van drivers (rail loading team leads).
Report all hazard/injuries/near misses to supervisor.
Ensure tools and equipment are being utilized in the manner they were designed to be used.
Maintain equipment, tools, and vehicle in good working standard.
Report to supervisor any defective tools, equipment, track.
Maintain records of rail cars inspected and pre‑trip.
Turn in any records to rail clerk for processing and storage.
Follow all safety procedures.
Have a good understanding of daily tasks, and performing them in a safe productive manner, without errors
Read and interpret destinations on track sheet.
Maintain records of rail cars spotted for loading and taken out for CSX pick up.
Conduct air tests on rail cars set out for pickup by CSX.
Ascend and descend rail car ladder (using 3 points of contact), as necessary.
Block rail cars in tracks.
Perform other duties assigned.
Clean up of work area and out of work area.
When needed assign to perform other departmental duties.
Lock out switches.
Ability to work in a team setting. Taking the initiative to perform duties.
Daily bleeding air out from yard air compressor.
Drive company vehicle.
Operate manual track switches.
Observe and ensure tracks are not being fouled or obstructed by other equipment or personnel.
Benefits
High School Diploma Preferred, but NOT Required
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
100% Company Paid Employee Life Insurance & Short‑Term Disability
14 paid Company Holidays
80 Hours of Vacation
40 Hours of Sick Leave
401K with Matching
Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
Eligible for Auto Allowance
Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement of up to $50.00 Per Month
Eligible to Receive Referral Bonuses
Team Wear
Eligible for Discretionary Bonus Annually
Years of Service Awards, Employee Assistance Program, Frequent Employee Appreciation Events & More!!
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
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GLOVIS America, Inc.
Location: Montgomery, MA
Summary:
Inspection, repairs, testing, and pre‑trip of empty and loaded rail cars. Direct locomotive operator in the maneuvering and positioning of rail cars for loading and shipment in accordance to the Association of American Railroads standards, Federal Railroad Administration laws, Hyundai Glovis Transportation and Handling Manual and Hyundai Glovis Rail Safety and Operating Procedures Manual.
Responsibilities
Perform in a safe manner; always adhering to all FRA operating rules, AAR rules and Hyundai Glovis Transportation and Handling Manual, and Hyundai Glovis Rail Safety and Operating Procedures Manual
Pass a operating rules class within 2 months of hire.
Measure distance between rail car junctions to AAR standards.
Follow Blue Flag signal law.
Properly operate manual track switches and derails.
Inspect tracks for serviceability and report abnormalities.
Communicate with locomotive operator and van drivers (rail loading team leads).
Report all hazard/injuries/near misses to supervisor.
Ensure tools and equipment are being utilized in the manner they were designed to be used.
Maintain equipment, tools, and vehicle in good working standard.
Report to supervisor any defective tools, equipment, track.
Maintain records of rail cars inspected and pre‑trip.
Turn in any records to rail clerk for processing and storage.
Follow all safety procedures.
Have a good understanding of daily tasks, and performing them in a safe productive manner, without errors
Read and interpret destinations on track sheet.
Maintain records of rail cars spotted for loading and taken out for CSX pick up.
Conduct air tests on rail cars set out for pickup by CSX.
Ascend and descend rail car ladder (using 3 points of contact), as necessary.
Block rail cars in tracks.
Perform other duties assigned.
Clean up of work area and out of work area.
When needed assign to perform other departmental duties.
Lock out switches.
Ability to work in a team setting. Taking the initiative to perform duties.
Daily bleeding air out from yard air compressor.
Drive company vehicle.
Operate manual track switches.
Observe and ensure tracks are not being fouled or obstructed by other equipment or personnel.
Benefits
High School Diploma Preferred, but NOT Required
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
100% Company Paid Employee Life Insurance & Short‑Term Disability
14 paid Company Holidays
80 Hours of Vacation
40 Hours of Sick Leave
401K with Matching
Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
Eligible for Auto Allowance
Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement of up to $50.00 Per Month
Eligible to Receive Referral Bonuses
Team Wear
Eligible for Discretionary Bonus Annually
Years of Service Awards, Employee Assistance Program, Frequent Employee Appreciation Events & More!!
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at GLOVIS America, Inc. by 2x.
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