Tie Down Clerk (Commerce, CA)

About the position

The primary objective of tie-down clerks is to provide assistance in loading and unloading containers and trailers from railroad flatcars. They are responsible for securing and unfastening rail containers and trailers, supporting ramp contractors, spotting inbound trains, transporting crews within ramp areas, and operating cone buggy vehicles. Opportunities for advancement and training: Tie-down clerks who fulfill the typing requirements have the option to apply for other clerical positions (office work) that become available after one year of service.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in reading and understanding regulations and instructions in English, and exhibit strong oral communication skills.
• Successfully complete a functional capacity examination to assess physical capabilities.
• Engage in physically demanding work consistently, and acquire the necessary skills to operate a variety of hand tools.
• Adhere to all safety, operational, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, ensuring compliance at all times.
• Cultivate and sustain positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and customers, while effectively managing conflicts that may arise.

Requirements

• Able to help load and unload containers and trailers from railroad flatcars, securing and unfastening rail containers and trailers, assisting ramp contractor, spotting of inbound trains and hauling crews in ramp area.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions
• Proven ability to work effectively during various shifts, including overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Benefits

• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture
• Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 40% match up to 5% (contribute 5% and UP will contribute 2%)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, which are collectively bargained for through union membership
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance, paid Maternity and Parental Leave along with nearby state-of-the-art child development center