Technician, Rail Operations

Rivian•Normal, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position prepares railcars for loading, drives new Rivian vehicles onto planned railcars, secures the vehicles according to manufacturer and American Association of Railroad standards, and prepares railcars for transportation. The role reports to Outbound Analyst Leaders on the Outbound team at Rivian’s Normal, Illinois manufacturing facility.

Requirements

Must have 2 years of related experience.
Ability to adhere to strict quality standards without variance.
Must have a good sense of balance and maintain three points of contact when working on rail cars.
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
Must be able to work in tight spaces when loading vehicles.
Must be able to work at heights approximately 15 feet above the ground.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds over the head.
Must be able to push, pull, or carry up to 85 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Internal candidates must submit an updated resume highlighting relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
Experience working in a railroad yard, including knowledge of safety rules for working on tracks, railcars, and live tracks, as well as proper ingress and egress.

Responsibilities

Drive new Rivian vehicles onto rail cars.
Secure vehicles on rail cars using standard vehicle securement equipment.
Set bridge plates between railcars for vehicle ingress.
Position rail loading ramps for proper vehicle loading.
Store chocks.
Inspect vehicles for damage.
Report damage or mis-bays to Yard Operations leadership.
Train new employees.
Perform other Outbound Yard Logistics duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid vacation.
Paid sick leave.
Life insurance.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
Opportunity to participate in Rivian’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, subject to eligibility requirements.
May be eligible for an annual performance bonus.