TOFC Equipment Operator Trainee (Alaska Railroad)

State of Alaska•Fairbanks, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Safely operate forklifts, tractor-trailers, Van loaders, rail yard equipment, and other cargo-handling equipment while loading and unloading freight to and from railcars and delivery vehicles. This is a flex position with a grade range of 8/10. Entry level incumbents will be paid ARW08 wages until they demonstrate that they can perform the full range of duties as outlined in the position description. Determination of incumbent's ability to perform the full range of duties will be made by the supervisor and full performance must be reached within 6 months of hire into the position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying weights up to 80 pounds.
Must be physically capable of walking, crawling, bending, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time.
Must have a valid driver's license.
To be considered a valid driver's license, an employee must maintain a continuous three-year period free of any Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Operating Under the Influence (OUI) convictions.
Must be capable of obtaining a valid Class A commercial driver’s license within six (6) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating cranes, forklifts, van packers, or other comparable equipment, driving tractor-trailers, or working in a TOFC office or similar freight operation is preferred but not required.
Experience in a TOFC Office or other similar freight operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates forklifts from 3-to to 25-tons, van packers and other comparable equipment.
Selects proper lifting devices, such as spreader bars, slings, bridles, and shackles.
Spots, aligns, and directs operators by proper hand or voice signals during the loading and unloading of trailers and containers.
Assists with the loading, lashing, protection, securing and unloading of cargo, ensuring that load is properly distributed and that tractor-trailer is not loaded beyond rated capacity.
Operates a car mover and shaker to dump coal in Fairbanks.
Performs routine operator maintenance activities such as fueling, checking oil, lights and water on equipment or vehicle operated.
Cleans interior and exterior of equipment or vehicles; ensures fire extinguisher and other safety appliances are intact and operable on assigned tractor trailer/truck or equipment.
Completes preventive maintenance and operational records on assigned tractor-trailer or other equipment and driver’s accident reports in the event of an accident.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Safely operates van packer, forklifts, tractor-trailers, and other equipment.
Safely transports crews to and from job sites.
Completes work in a timely and accurate manner.
Makes judgments and decisions on routine assignments and is responsible for seeking proper authority for judgments and decisions on complicated matters.
Responsible for personal safety.
Works in accordance with practices and procedures prescribed in the Alaska Railroad Manual of Safety Rules and Regulations for General Guidance and Protection of Railroad Personnel and Corporate, State, Federal and Municipal regulations or policies.