Chocker (Auto-Train)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Drummac, Inc. is an integrated railroad services company that specializes in providing mechanical and janitorial services to the transportation industry. With operations located across the United States, the services we perform range in scope from routine mechanical maintenance, inspections, repairs, audits, cleaning, and specialty railroad services to providing equipment and supplies for the transportation industry with a niche in passenger rail. We provide these services using in-house resources, which enables us to provide best-in-class quality control.

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Chocker position is responsible for securing vehicles with the Carriers, motorcycles on carts, and carts and tractors within Carriers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 • Ensures the placement and removal of chockers on each car wheel.
 • Ensures the precise positioning of automobiles within the Carriers.
 • Chocks and straps the vehicles in the carrier.
 • At arrival terminal removes chocks and straps.
 • Wears and uses required protective equipment while working.
 • Takes responsibility for own safety while on the job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 • Must speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions;
 • Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget.
 • Works with integrity and ethically.
 • Knowledge and understanding of Drummac policies and Handbook
 • Must have the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables
 • Responds to requests for service and assistance;
 • Maintains confidentiality;
 • Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things
 • Must demonstrate initiative and decisiveness and be able to inspire others to excel.
 • Must be able to work well under pressure and tight deadlines and handle conflict resolution
 • Must be able to work from written assignment sheet and sign-off work completed on printed forms.
 • Must exhibit ability to read and interpret operational manuals

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 • The employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
 • The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.
 • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
 • The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
 • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
 • Willingness to work in all weather conditions and various hours to accommodate the arrival and departure of the trains
 • Must be willing to work odd hours and/or split shifts to include days, nights and/or weekends.
 • Must be able to work alone and unsupervised.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 • Valid driver's license is required.
 • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
 • Skilled in chocking all types of vehicles
 • Must be able to drive automatic and manual transmission vehicles.
 • Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call is required.
 • Ability to work outdoors in inclement work conditions is required. 

Starting rate for full-time Chocker candidates in Lorton, Virginia: $17.00/hour.  In addition to the wage, full-time employees will be offered the following benefits:

Drummac is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a drug free work environment to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Drummac is an equal opportunity employer.

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