Rail Supervisor

AWCT is hiring a full time Rail Supervisor at our Wentzville VDC NS location in Wentzville MO. This position comes with weekly pay, an amazing benefits program and a family atmosphere. If you are interested and qualified, please apply quickly for fast consideration!

Summary

This position is responsible for organizing and scheduling staff and directing the day-to-day operations of all rail functions. This position is responsible for ensuring the quality loading of vehicles onto out-bound trains and unloading vehicles from inbound trains through efficient productivity of the work crews. This position coordinates the activities of all rail crews under the direction of the Terminal Manager or Operations Manager to ensure a well-coordinated, productive, safe and damage-free operation.​​

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Responsible for the daily scheduling of personnel to load & unload vehicles in a productive, safe, cost-efficient manner.
• Direct the facility's day-to-day activities

Oversee loading operations

Minimum Requirements

Physical Demands

Check physical demands that apply

Describe job responsibilities that require physical demands checked

Standing

25

% of time

Concrete, railcar, yard, rail car decks

Walking

60

% of time

Concrete, railcar, yard, rail car decks

Sitting

15

% of time

Driving vehicles & riding in vans

Lifting

55

lbs.

Raise / lower bridge plates, hinged decks

Carrying

7-55

lbs.

Chocks, tie down straps, bridge plates, tools, scanners

Pushing

75

lbs.

Open / close railcar and vehicle doors, ratcheting, come-along, lifting / lower decks

Pulling

75

lbs.

Open / close railcar and vehicle doors, rail ladders, ratcheting, come-along, lifting / lowering decks

Stepping

95

% of time

In / out vehicles, rail ladders, in / out railcars

Balancing

100

% of time

Exposed to outside weather conditions, often extreme, 100% of the time, climbing on / off railcars, walking, in / out of vehicles

Stooping

75

% of time

Tie / untie units on rail, placing chocks, inspections, breaking vehicles, ratcheting

Kneeling

75

% of time

Tie / untie units on rail, place chocks, inspections, breaking vehicles, ratcheting

Crouching

75

% of time

Tie / untie units on rail, placing chocks, inspecting vehicles, breaking vehicles, ratcheting

Crawling

10

% of time

Tie / untie units on rail, placing chocks, inspecting vehicles, breaking vehicles, ratcheting

Reaching

34-66

% of time

Minimum 10# grip / drive vehicles, tools, setting accessories, rail ladders, doors, handles

Handling

67-100

% of time

Drive vehicles; load / unload; tie down, keys, chocks, ratchets, steering, ladders

Speaking

Communicating issues to others, communicating understanding, requesting assistance, notifying others of safety issues

Hearing

Horns, vehicle noises for safety, rattles, listening to instructions / directions, safety briefings, crews, co-workers

Seeing

Vehicle colors, reports, work quality, safety postings and signs, safety hazards, street signs

Depth Perception

Driving vehicles, railcar depth

Color Vision

Vehicle identification, identifying safety flags / cones

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AWCT is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class with respect to employment opportunities.

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