Rail Yard Hostler (Dolton)

Universal Logistics Holdings•Dolton, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsec, LLC. is a leading provider of contract intermodal terminal management services throughout North America. Since our beginning in 1949, we have built an integrated network consisting of the industry’s most qualified people, state-of-the-art equipment, and comprehensive resources. We focus every day to be the most efficient leader in the transportation industry, while serving our customers and people with the utmost respect and integrity. This role is responsible for directing crane operators in moving cargo containers and prepares railcars for loading and unloading. Once trained to operate a hostler, you will drive trailers and chassis with containers around the rail yard terminal as they are loaded and unloaded to/from the train.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Valid driver’s license
Willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Open availability to work: day, swing, night, weekends, and holidays
Must comply with established safety rules, policies, and procedures, including wearing required safety equipment
Documented successful completion of lawful post-offer, pre-employment checks including criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Prepares rail cars for the correct size of the trailer/containers to be loaded
Guides/directs the crane operator in unloading/loading cargo containers
Installs inter box connector locks (IBC) and climbs on the rail car to remove and install the IBC lock
Sets the Derailer
Spot chassis for inbound containers
Park inbound trailer/containers
Spot outbound trailer/containers for loading
Clear bare chassis away from the tracks