Chocker (Auto-Train)

Company Description

Drummac, Inc. is an integrated railroad services company that specializes in providing mechanical and janitorial services to the transportation industry. With operations located across the United States, the services performed range from routine mechanical maintenance, inspections, repairs, audits, cleaning, and specialty railroad services to providing equipment and supplies for the transportation industry, with a niche in passenger rail. Services are delivered using in‑house resources, enabling best‑in‑class quality control.

Job Summary

The Auto Train Chocker must be able to work in compliance while securing vehicles with the carriers, motorcycles on carts, and carts and tractors within carriers. The role requires strict adherence to corporate/office policies and procedures, established health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the placement and removal of chocks on each car wheel.
• Ensures the precise positioning of automobiles within the carriers.
• Chocks and straps the vehicles in the carrier.
• At arrival terminal removes chocks and straps.
• Wears and uses required protective equipment while working.
• Takes responsibility for own safety while on the job.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens, seeks clarification, and responds well to questions.
• Works with integrity and ethically.
• Knowledge and understanding of Drummac policies and handbook.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables; responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Demonstrates initiative and decisiveness and can inspire others to excel.
• Works well under pressure and tight deadlines and handles conflict resolution.
• Can work from written assignment sheets and sign off work completed on printed forms.
• Exhibits ability to read and interpret operational manuals.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand or walk.
• Frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing, and reasoning skills).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on‑call as required.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement conditions.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment screening process.