Gatekeeper/Checkpoint

About the role

This position supports employee operations by managing and coordinating gate activity at the customer facility. The role is responsible for inspecting equipment, verifying required credentials, and ensuring that vehicles, employees, and customers enter and exit the facility safely and efficiently. This position relies heavily on technology, including handheld scanners and desktop applications, to complete daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness and organization within the intermodal facility, pay attention to the ground surfaces to include (potholes, debris and/or slippery conditions).
• Visual inspection of ID’s of all person’s entering the customer facility; announce all visitors entry onto the property.
• Utilize handheld electronic devices safely.
• Verify and scan driver missions as they in-gate and out-gate keeping inventory correct.
• Inspect in-gating equipment for damages and document findings accordingly.
• Direct third-party drivers and customers to their designated locations.
• Understand outbound destinations and the location of those destinations within the yard as well as modifying destination restrictions as needed.
• Administrative duties as needed: answer phones, assisting employee/customers with questions, working closely with Company and Customer management, and ensuring compliance with facility and Company rules.
• Gate locking and crash protection securement as warranted.
• General housekeeping as needed

Requirements

• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to maintain eRail certification credentials as required by the railroad.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to work in all outdoor conditions including rain, snow, ice, heat, wind, and cold.
• Ability to travel throughout the yard or facility by walking or driving as needed.
• Must be able to see and hear moving equipment to ensure personal and site safety.
• Basic computer skills and general technology proficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and multiple supplemental benefit plan options available
• Paid vacation time
• 401(K) retirement options
• On the job training
• Room for growth and advancement within the company