Terminal Rail Technician - San Diego, CA

Company Overview

Since 1970, Plastic Express has provided bulk trucking, bulk terminal, packaging, and warehousing services to the plastics industry. We operate from 22 full-service facilities, more than 40 bulk terminals, and 52 railcar terminals across the country. Our strategic locations and modern systems enable us to offer customized logistical solutions.

About the role

With reporting responsibilities to the AVP of Rail Operations or designee, this position is directly responsible for performing essential rail functions in a safety-sensitive and production environment. The Terminal Rail Tech will maintain property and equipment preservation at each location, including groundskeeping. This position may require pulling samples of material, documenting and storing them properly, inspecting all inbound and outbound railcars daily, and reporting major issues immediately.

Essential Functions

• Coverage for other sites/employees
• Check-in trans-load truck(s) & scale as needed – Site Specific
• Keep accurate records of daily spreadsheets – Site Specific
• Inbound Rail Car Sampling
• Pledge immediate material loss clean up and proper disposal
• Operate with company issued PPE at all times
• Proper use of company issued electronic devices ie; radios, tablets, printers, etc
• Proper use of company issued cell phone – Site Specific

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old
• Must read, write, and speak English fluently
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be familiar with the use of Email, Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel
• Must have reliable means of transportation
• Must be able and comfortable working outside in all weather conditions as needed
• Must be able to walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, squat, and climb
• Railcar experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail is necessary

Physical Demands

• Must be able to perform physical labor such as; lifting up to 55 lbs., moving up to 250 pounds, climbing ladders, and working with hand tools
• Must be able to use fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and/or hear
• Employee must possess vision abilities required by this job function to include; close visual confirmation of finely printed documents, have distance vision to safely and correctly identify objects and or markings
• Must have peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus on subjects or objects at any safe working distance

Licenses/Certificates

• Rail King certification, preferred

Skills

• Proven interpersonal skills; relationship development and management
• Ability to work independently and as part of team
• Ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact
• Able to communicate effectively
• Multi-task oriented with the ability to handle many activities simultaneously
• Able to think independently and make decisions that are in the company’s best interest

Work Environment

• Expected to performing essential rail functions in a safety-sensitive and production environment in and around a warehouse and railyard

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time, non-exempt position
• Must be able to work occasional long hours, coverage for other full-time employees, assist other sites as needed, and occasionally work weekends and holidays as needed
• Scheduled Shift Hours are from 3am – 11:30am

Compensation

• $21.00 per hour, non-exempt, based on experience

Benefits and Perks

• Family health benefit packages - after 90 days
• Vacation pay - after 90 days
• Holiday pay - after 90 days
• Company matching 401k retirement program - after 90 days

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at any time at the discretion of management.

Environmental Commitment

• The hired individual is expected to enthusiastically support all facets of Operation Clean Sweep; specifically, making a conscious effort to prevent pellet, flake and powder loss into the environment and ensure any spills are swiftly and effectively cleaned up.