Intermodal Service Employee- IMEX USA

Florida East Coast Railway•Ft Pierce, FL

12d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Intermodal Service Employees (ISE) are responsible for safely performing activities and completing processes that place customer freight for movement on a train from the origin to the FEC Intermodal Terminal destination across our network. The ISEs will also be responsible for ensuring the availability of our customers’ freight for pick up after arriving at the destination terminal. IMEX will provide a combination of paid classroom and on-the-job training. The pay is 21.00 an hour At this time, this position is eligible for a signing bonus of $2,000 paid in instalments after 90, 180, and 270 days of employment. This bonus program is subject to the terms of company policy; please contact your recruiter for more information.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Valid Driver's License
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must meet color vision and hearing requirements
Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots
Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work
Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
Must pass a background screening
Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test
Must pass all required assessments, including qualifying for each position (Crane Operator, Hostler, Groundman, Gate Inspector / Gate Clerk) when called upon to do so by the employer
This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement

Nice To Haves

One year experience working in a heavy industrial environment
One year experience operating heavy machinery
Three years of outdoor work experience

Responsibilities

Ascending and descending rail cars.
Inspection and securement of trailers, containers and intermodal flatcars.
Assisting lift operators in the proper positioning of equipment.
Lifting of interbox connectors (IBC) and related accessories.
Operation of powered vehicles known as IBC carts.
Working in a high-paced outdoor environment around moving equipment and vehicles.
Operating utility tractors (hostlers) to move equipment on the terminal and operating lift machines that place and remove equipment to and from railcars.
Connecting, moving, and parking of chassis, trailers and containers on terminal property.
Inspection of equipment for condition and operational readiness.
Ascending and descending vehicle ladder/stairs.
Connecting and disconnecting airlines (gladhands).
Manually operating crank handle to raise and lower chassis landing gear legs.
Operation of various lift equipment configurations to load and unload trailers and containers to/from railcars, stacks, ground or chassis.
Prolonged sitting in equipment cabs.
Use of joystick controls, radios, equipment displays and onboard computers.
Lifting and lowering containers and trailers from elevated heights safely and efficiently
Utilize Microsoft Office systems.
Utilize computer systems to obtain and/or input information regarding intermodal car and/or equipment.
Knowledge of hazmat requirements and ability to respond to minor spills as necessary.
The ability to work positively and contribute to a team focused on customer service and accomplishing productivity targets.
Ability to identify or analyze defective components and indicate the necessary corrective action.
Inspection and application of end-of-train device and performance of airbrake tests
Ability to clean, lubricate and maintain securement devices and other special intermodal equipment
Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by supervision