Rail Inspector Wolverton

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Department**:
Rail

**Job Title**:
Rail Inspector

**Facility**:
Wolverton

**Reports to**:
Terminal Manager

AWC Operations Canada (AWCC) performs many logistics functions. Some of these are real time yard management, real time data transfers, real time vehicle direct locating, dealer delivery, import / export preparations, rail car preparation and switching, rail car loading and unloading, and extensive assembly plant operations. The AWCC Wolverton, ON facility provides logistics services for Glovis Canada Inc.

The Rail Inspector scans vehicles within the yard with a mobile inventory scanner and inspects inbound vehicles for damage.

This document is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the position and does not entail a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required for this position. In addition, these activities, duties, or responsibilities may change and will be periodically updated.

**Essential Functions, Duties and Tasks**:

- Inspect inbound vehicles for damage
- Photograph and reports on damage
- Audit offloaded vehicles for Associate of American Railroad (AAR) standards
- Scan vehicles with the mobile device for yard inventory (e.g., complete yard inventory, lost or mis-zoned vehicles), and during hold campaigns
- Clean van interiors
- Fuel vans - record and report date, van number and liters of fuel
- Assist yard supervisors or dispatchers (e.g., offsite locations, start vehicles, clear windshields, tire changes, vehicle batteries, yard cleanup, rail seals, prep travelers)
- Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment, including scanners, tools, work vans, rail yard etc.
- Notify management of any workplace hazards, or unsafe conditions
- Other tasks as assigned

**Knowledge, Skill and Abilities Required**:

- Exhibit behaviour and conduct that fosters a positive work atmosphere
- Ability to interact with others effectively and communicate diplomatically
- Ability to read, write and interpret documents (e.g., Safety Data Sheets, locations cards, work orders, vehicle identification numbers, etc.)
- Ability to effectively react to change and work in a variety of situations
- Ability to adhere to quality standards and safe work practices
- Ability to work with limited supervision

**Working Conditions**:

- Work primarily conducted outside - must work, walk and drive in all types of weather, including extreme weather conditions
- Work at a fast pace
- Work in tight spaces
- Working at a height of approximately 15 ft. above ground
- Personal Protective Equipment provided

**Physical Requirements**:

- Good sense of balance
- Push, pull, or carry up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Standing
- Walking
- Climbing
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
- Good visual ability
- Gripping

**Education, Experience, and Minimum Requirements**:

- High school diploma, or equivalent
- Minimum 1-year heavy labour experience
- Ability to drive both automatic and manual transmission vehicles
- Valid full G driver's license
- Communicate in English; Ability to read, write and interpret documents
- Subject to third party Pre-employment Medical Assessment
- Subject to Background check including Driver's Abstract and Criminal Record Check