Railcar Cleaner I
About The Position
Guardian Rail is seeking Railcar Cleaners for its Kansas City repair facility. The role is responsible for cleaning railcars and inspecting, caring for, and maintaining the equipment used in the cleaning process. Employees read work orders and safely enter confined spaces, wearing personal protective equipment that may restrict movement and vision and working in limited lighting, to clean tank and hopper car interiors. They inspect cleaned interiors against customer, FRA, AAR, and Guardian Rail requirements and complete required cleaning checklists. Employees must follow company safety, environmental, and quality requirements while performing assigned duties.
Requirements
- Read, write, and communicate in English at a proficient level.
- Learn function-specific operational details and pass an exam demonstrating knowledge.
- Learn and follow Guardian Rail EHS, QA, and cleaning policies and procedures, including required recordkeeping and checklists.
- Have knowledge of equipment and tools required for safe entry and cleaning.
- Prioritize and perform multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Wear and care for required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, respirators, and protective suits.
- Pass the fitness-for-duty examination.
- Work safely in confined spaces.
- Perform physically demanding, heavy hands-on mechanical work, including climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
Responsibilities
- Interpret work orders and clean railcar interiors according to applicable procedures.
- Coordinate and complete cleaning efficiently and within assigned hours.
- Notify the supervisor of materials or equipment needed to complete assigned tasks.
- Work with crew members and supervisors in a team environment.
- Follow safety rules, keep the work area clean, and comply with Guardian Rail Environmental Health and Safety policies.
- Follow company quality processes and procedures, required AAR and FRA rules and regulations, and client-specific procedures.
- Inspect cleaned railcar interiors for compliance with customer, FRA, AAR, and Guardian Rail requirements.
- Complete cleaning checklists and required recordkeeping.
- Perform other general labor duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
