Laborer- Wash Bay - Westlake, LA

R.J. Corman Careers • Westlake, LA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laborer works in the wash bay inspecting, preparing, and cleaning railcars according to company procedures and customer requirements. The role operates basic wash bay, flow-process, and filtration equipment; monitors filtration systems; and maintains cleanliness and containment in the assigned work area. It also involves confirming customer-owned equipment meets applicable cleanliness and service standards, performing general equipment maintenance, and assisting with minor railcar repairs when trained and authorized.

The position is performed primarily outdoors, around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment, with frequent exposure to weather. Work takes place in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment and requires attention to safety, containment, cleanliness, and customer standards. Employees must communicate professionally with customers, coworkers, supervisors, and contractors and follow company, customer, environmental, and safety rules, including personal protective equipment requirements. Successful candidates must pass a background check, drug test, and physical capacity test.

Requirements

• Basic reading and math skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written, verbal, and radio instructions.
• Ability to learn basic process technology, wash bay systems, filtration equipment, and railcar-cleaning procedures.
• Ability to work safely and cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Able to perform strenuous physical work, including constant standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing safely.
• Able to frequently stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Able to push and pull with up to 150 pounds of force.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check, urine drug test, and physical capacity test.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, prepare, and clean railcars in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.
• Safely operate basic wash bay, flow-process, and filtration equipment according to established procedures.
• Monitor filtration systems and maintain cleanliness and containment in the assigned work area.
• Confirm customer-owned equipment meets applicable cleanliness and service standards.
• Perform general equipment maintenance and assist with minor railcar repairs that meet railroad standards and specifications.
• When trained and authorized, perform assigned repairs such as equipment replacement, hole patching, bottom door track work, spark strip work, door straightening, floor caulking, and smoothing floor protrusions.
• Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors to support accurate, timely work.
• Follow company, customer, environmental, and safety rules, including required personal protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed