Laborer-Damage Prevention Job at Midwest Terminals
Description:
We offer consistent work, top pay, and benefits. If you have experience working out of doors with a basic knowledge of equipment and grounds maintenance, this is your chance to advance your career! Our benefit package is one of the best in the industry! The Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums are paid 100% by the Company!
Reporting to the Crew Leader, the Damage Prevention Laborer is responsible for providing physical support during all phases of railcar load adjustments at customer job sites. The Damage Prevention Laborer provides a broad range of support in areas such as hand work, moving materials, clearing terrain, site preparation and basic equipment operation.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Damage Prevention Laborer include, but are not limited to:
- Load, unload and move railcar contents using hand tools or powered equipment.
- Signal operators of equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials.
- Operate equipment such as forklifts and vacuum hoses when needed.
- Ensures worksite is organized and free of rubble and garbage
- Promotes safe work habits within area of responsibility in a manner not to endanger or injure oneself or others.
- Maintains an up-to-date work credentials and certifications within area of responsibility.
- Participates as a vital member of the crew and contributions to the safe, efficient and timely completion of the job in a team environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in temperature and weather extremes.
- Ability to work at heights from ladders or man lifts.
- Ability to perform the following physical duties exerting maximum muscle force:
stooping, kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, climbing, balancing, walking, and handling materials.
- Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly and continually over time without “giving out” or fatiguing.
- Ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down.
- Ability to lift tools, equipment and construction components weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Ability to quickly move your hands, your hands and arms together, or your two hands to manipulate and control objects.
- Ability to perform over head work using your hands
- Walk long distances over uneven terrain.
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Walk long distances over uneven terrain.
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Demonstrate visual acuity:
- See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
- See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
- Choose quickly & correctly among various movements when responding to different signals
- See details of objects that are more than a few feet away
- See differences between colors, shades, and brightnes.
- Demonstrate auditory acuity:
- Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
- Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
- Understand the speech of another person.
- Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Job Type: Full-time
Knowledge:
- Basic knowledge of tool use and safety procedures.
- Demonstrate initiative and self-motivation.
- Organizational skills to handle a variety of matters simultaneously
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the company insurance carrier.
- Must meet the criteria to maintain TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) as required by regulations and/or customer-required contractor credentials.
Competencies, skills, and abilities:
- Willingness and ability to be on call and work swing shifts and weekends as needed and be able to work extended hours as required in emergencies, equipment or service interruptions, and/or other related circumstances.
- Ability to read and clearly and professionally communicate orally and in writing in English, with coworkers, crew leader and other company management.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to accept direction & supervision and work effectively & cooperatively with people
- Demonstrate professionalism
- Accountability, dependability and attention to detail
- Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination
- Excellent sense of balance
- High energy and physical stamina
Working Conditions:
- Work is outside in all weather conditions including inclement weather, heat, humidity, and sun.
- Out of town travel is required.
- Overtime is required.
- Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 lbs on a regular basis.
- Must be able to perform work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally,
- Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
- Must be able to climb to heights and conduct work with proper safety restraints
- Must possess the visual acuity to operate equipment and motor vehicles
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment is required.
- Must comply with the company’s drug-free safe workplace policies including drug and alcohol testing requirements including random drug screens.
- Use of sunscreen, long sleeves, and insect repellent when appropriate is recommended.
Safety Commitment:
This is a safety sensitive position requiring a well-rested and physically alert employee to keep the motoring public, oneself, and all team members safe each day. This value must be shared by any candidate in order to be considered for this role.
Work Reporting Location:
- Duncansville, PA
Benefits offered:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- 401K plan
- Paid vacation and holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.53 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: On the road
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