Yard Casual

Job Opportunity at AWCTAWCT is hiring 4 Part-Time Casual for our Fairfax location. Please apply fast for this position!SummaryJob requirements include Yard and Rail functions. Yard: Move vehicles from the plant release gate to yard bays, pull vehicles from yard bays to load lines, and shuttle vehicles to off-site locations. Rail: Prepare railcars for loading and/or unloading, drive vehicles on or off railcars, secure vehicles to railcars according to manufacturer and American Association of Railroad standards and prepare railcars for transportation.Essential Duties and TasksDrive vehicles to and from specified locations in the yard and on and off railcars.Make certain all vehicles are parked in proper locations and bayed correctly.Understand and apply all AWCT, Customer, AAR, safety, and quality standards/policies.Follow all safety guidelines to guarantee the job is done in a safe manner.Identify vehicles and insert documentation as required.Inform managers of any issues that could affect production or quality standards.Log processed work into computer programs or tracking system as required.Meet or exceed established production and quality standards.Read and match VIN numbers quickly and accurately to ensure movement of proper vehicles.Read, compare, and understand work orders, repair orders, purchase orders, purge sheets, and other documents to complete work.Visually verify and inspect vehicles for damage.Open or close railcar doors.Raise and lower railcar decks.Secure customer vehicles to railcars by using chocks and tie-downs as required.Lift, set, and pin bridge plates.Operate buck ramps and stationary loading ramps.Properly store chocks and tie-downs.Keep work areas, vans, appropriate work attire, etc. clean and neat.Notify supervision of any workplace hazards or unsafe conditions immediately upon discovery.Attend monthly safety meetings.Report accidents and injuries immediately and follow up with the completion of the appropriate forms.Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum RequirementsAbility to adhere to strict production and quality standards without varianceAbility to climb ladders and work at a height approximately 15 feet above the groundAbility to lift 55 pounds overheadAbility to push or pull 75 poundsAbility to work outdoors in all weather conditions (often extreme) for extended periodsAbility to stand for up to 10 hours or more per shiftAbility to get in and out of vehicle driver's door with minimal door opening clearanceAbility to use technology equipment to assist in job dutiesAbility to function effectively under pressureAbility to communicate with others effectively, work as a team, and use good people skillsAbility to judge distancesAbility to maintain a good sense of balanceAbility to keep confidential any work documents seen or conversations heard during performance of job dutiesAbility to pass Driver's Safety Test, Rail and Buck Ramp quiz with 80% or betterAbility to read and match numbers quickly and accuratelyAbility to differentiate between colors for vehicle identificationAbility to read and understand location cards and work ordersAbility to read and understand SDSAbility to write, read, and comprehend basic EnglishAbility to drive both standard and automatic automobilesAbility to follow directions both written and verballyKnowledge of the use of hand tools (ie, wrenches, screw drivers, ratchets, etc.)Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving record with the ability to maintain the sameMust pass AWCT pre-placement background clearances including pre-employment drug screening, HPE/POET physical demand testingHigh School Diploma and/or GEDGood and regular attendance recordGood visual ability and auditory abilityAbility to positively represent AWCTStrong attention to detailDisclaimerThe 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 OpportunityAWCT 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.