Laborer at Genesee and Wyoming Railroad in Pawnee, Illinois

Job Description:

SUMMARY:

The person in this position loads and unloads railcars with bulk materials, uses moving equipment, records operating data, observes the position of railcars when moving in relation to the surroundings, checks the conditions of railcars, and troubleshoots and repairs equipment.

**Looking for prior experience working outdoors. There is no set schedule or shift, this is a mix of nights and days, must be flexible to work all hours including weekends. This is on-call work, but will be full-time hours with full benefits package. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Load and unload chemicals and bulk solids such as stone, sand, and grain into or from railcars and trucks using moving equipment

·       Observe position of cars passing loading spouts and swing spouts and correct as necessary

·       Operate loading and unloading equipment, conveyors, hoists, and other specialized material-handling equipment

·       Monitor product movement to and from railcars and trucks to ensure constant product flow

·       Perform required equipment inspections on each shift; complete vehicle maintenance forms

·       Comply with all general safety and operating rules

·       Assist railroad crews with various rail-related tasks to facilitate loading and staging of railcars

·       Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

·       One to two years of work experience operating equipment such as forklifts, conveyors, pumps, and heavy machinery

·       Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

·       High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience and must hold a Valid Drivers License. 

 

 This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

 

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws. 

 

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