Entry Level Unloading Cars From Ships Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Railcar Loader-Buda, TX

Pumps liquid chemicals, liquid petroleum products, and other liquids into or from tank cars, trucks, or barges by performing the following duties. Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Verifies tank car numbers with loading instructions to ensure accurate placement of cars by crew.
• Connects ground cable to carry off static electricity.
• Inspects tank car exterior for leaks or damage.
• Connects hoses and turns valve to offload product to pipeline.
• Lowers gauge rod into tank or reads meter to verify specified volume of liquids.
• Lowers sample bottle into tank for laboratory testing.
• Copies seal information and attaches placard to tank cars.
• Seals outlet valves on car.
• Connects hose to outlet plugs on cars and attaches special fittings, when unloading cars.
• Tests sample for basic sediment and water content and records reading.
• Inspects tank car and replaces small defective parts, including pin cards and placards.
• Monitors nitrogen or compressed air flow.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Employee must wear required PPE at all times while on site, including H2S monitor, fire resistant clothing, steel toed boots, hard hat and safety glasses.

Current driver's license. Must be able to obtain a TWIC card within (90) days of hire.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.