Company / Benefits Overview:
Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team - part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers.
At G&W, we live by our Core Values: Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below:
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Telehealth
- Life Insurance
- Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- On the Job Training
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- And more!
- Benefits are subject to change and may vary by labor agreement
Explore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!
Job Summary:
As an Industrial Loader, youll play a critical role in the safe and efficient loading of rail tank cars, helping ensure products move seamlessly through the supply chain. This hands-on position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, values safety, and takes pride in performing work that directly supports our customer operations.
See our employees in action to learn more at https://www.gwrr.com/careers/.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect rail tank cars to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Connect/disconnect loading arms from tank cars
- Complete all required paperwork timely and accurately
- Use basic tools including pipe wrenches, hammers, etc.
- Enter numerical loading targets into micro-loads/multi-loads
- Lower/raise loading rack fall protection cages
- Use radios to communicate rail loading progress to Yardmasters
- Troubleshoot and identify loading process difficulties
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
- Full-time (40 plus hours weekly)
- Varying schedule in a 24/7 work environment that includes nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call as needed
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions working up to a 12-hour shift
- Able to complete daily tasks while wearing all required PPE including Fire Resistant (FR) clothing
- Walking long distances on uneven surfaces and climbing ladders and equipment always ensuring three points of contact in varying environmental conditions
- Able to lift up to 75 pounds from floor to waist and carry short distances
- Able to squat, bend and lift overhead
- Must have good balance and coordination
- Must meet vision requirements
Skills and Experience:
- 2+ years of work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
- Experience with heavy hand tools, and previous work in an outside environment a plus
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment is a plus
- Possess situational awareness and decision-making abilities to respond effectively in a safety sensitive environment
Required Education and Credentials:
- High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
- Valid driver's license
- At least 18 years of age
Employment Requirements:
- Pre-employment physical, hearing, and vision medical review
- May be subject to mandated drug and alcohol testing including pre-employment drug screening
- Background screening including criminal and motor vehicle driving history
Relocation:
Must live within 50 miles of assigned location or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.