Intermodal Service Employee - Annapolis Junction, MD (Talent Pool)
- Jessup, MD
- $29.33 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Being able to ascend and descend rail cars. Drive the shuttle van to and from railcars and bays to pick up & drop off associates
- Inspection and documentation of equipment/vehicles for condition and operational readiness, and reporting of any found damages prior to unloading
- Operation and transfer of several types of motor vehicles (both manual and automatic transmissions) on and off multi-level railcars with limited clearances with varying degrees of elevation using ladders up to 16 feet for equipment/vehicle inspection and securement
- Raise, lower, and move portable bridge plates, decks, and ramps at elevated heights
- Open and close end doors on multi-level railcars weighing over 1,000 lbs.
Pay as of July 1, 2025 is $29.33 (Hourly).Sign-on Bonus EligibilityThis position is eligible to receive a $3000 retention bonus as follows:
- Must be an active employee with eight months of service to receive a $1000 payout after probationary period ends
- Must be an active employee with 18 months of service to receive additional $2000 payout
- 18 years of age or older
- Have a valid driver's license under the insurance company's requirements.
- 1-year experience working in a heavy industrial environment
- 1-year experience operating heavy machinery
- 3 years of outdoor work experience
- Basic math
- Basic computer skills
- Classifying skills (tracking and coding information)
- Communication skills (Provide clear instructions/directions)
- Reasoning skills (Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills)
- Verbal comprehension (Understanding oral and written communications-both general and technical)
- Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
- Ability to lift up to 50 or more pounds overhead in order to install bridge plates connecting the upper deck of railcars.
- Stoop, bend, kneel and crouch in confined space to release and store multi-level railcar tie down devices
- Walk the length of at least 5 railcars multiple times per hour in a typical shift
- Climb fixed ladders to 2nd and 3rd level decks multiple times per hour in a typical shift
- Balance to safely step across opening between rail cars on 2nd and 3rd level decks
- Ability to work positively and contribute to a team focused on customer service and accomplishing productivity targets
- A collective bargaining agreement governs this position, and membership is required
- An active employee who changes to a new craft may be required to permanently relinquish their seniority in the former craft unless otherwise provided for in the applicable collective bargaining agreement or other governing agreement
- Combination of indoor and outdoor work environments in all weather conditions and at elevated heights
- Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
- Knowledge of FRA and AAR securement regulations and railway line clearance requirements
- Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including drug and physical tests. All internal candidates' safety records will be reviewed and considered when evaluating the candidate pool
- Working in a high-paced outdoor environment around moving equipment and vehicles
- Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work
- Ability to keep a clean work environment
- Wear the required uniform (coveralls), head protection, proper shoes, safety glasses, and other safety items as instructed