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Rail Assistant(Chicago IL, near Ford Plant)$20.00 1st shift working outdoors January 27, 2025

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Located in Homewood, IL

Pay: $20.00/hour

Job Full Description

 IF QUALIFIED AND INTERESTED APPLY NOW!

 THIS POSITION IS 95% OUTDOOR WORK - YEAR ROUND in a rail yard, working with rail cars. Physically demanding. *Cannot be afraid of heights or working in confined spaces(Ability to work at a height approximately 15 feet+ above the ground). *Must pass national background check(no felonies and misdemeanors or DUI's in last 7 years) and drug screen. Also must pass an MVR in last 3 years (have good driving record), and have a physical valid driver's license.

Seeking candidates with outdoor work experience (landscape skills, etc. is a plus)

Supervisor, management, team lead, previous rail skills is a plus

Able to work any day of the week (weekends, holidays)

Basic computer skills

Resume needed

Location: Chicago IL (15 minutes from Homewood IL)

Pay rate: $20.00/hour

Typical Shift start times: Start times is 8:30AM. (shift end time time will vary, depends on work load)

Work week:    Monday through Sunday (Must be available to work any day of the week, weekends, holidays). Work day schedule and hours you work per week could vary (Hours/days not guaranteed).

Type of position: Long term temporary assignment

Physical Requirements: Must be able to climb rail cars and squat repeatedly,  lift or move 75 lb. rail car doors throughout the day.

Dress: Dress for weather, boots with 1/2 inch heel required

Job/Supervisory Duties:

  • Ensure rail cars are maintained, and cleaned(Working in groups)
  • Performs daily preventative maintenance, to include but not limited to lubrication of rail car springs, hinges, pins and all rail equipment(set brakes, open doors)
  • Sets-up rail car chains and chocks
  • Using a power blower, cleans rail car decks of debris
  • Opens rail car doors for transportation of new vehicles
  • Driving/transporting cars
  • Will be entering data in computer
  • Willing to help with training others that start after you
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills: Must have a good sense of balance. Ability to work at a height approximately 15 feet+ above the ground

Professional requirements, and other important information

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Basic computer skills 
  • Resume needed
  • Attention to detail – aware of surroundings : Zero tolerance for accidents
  • Attend Safety Training

 

If qualified and interested apply online now at www.expresspros.com/southhollandil

South Holland, IL
2847
1820 Ridge Road
Suite 307
Homewood, IL 60430

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