Rail Scanner

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Department**:
Rail

**Job Title**:
Rail Scanner

**Facility**:
Ingersoll

**Reports to**:
Terminal Manager

**Summary of Position**:
The Rail Scanner 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 damages
- Photograph and reports on damages
- Count blocks and report number of vehicles with double chocks to dispatcher
- 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

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

- High school diploma, or equivalent
- Minimum one year driving experience
- Ability to drive both automatic and manual transmission vehicles
- Valid full G driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to pass the _AWC Safe Driving Quiz_

**Minimum Tools Used**:

- Computer
- Hand-held mobile scanners
- Hand-held radios
- Keys
- Vehicles
- Pens, Pencils

**Chemicals involved with**:

- Brake Fluid
- Gasoline
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Anti-freeze
- Motor Oil
- Refrigerant
- Transmission Fluids
- Cleaning Supplies
- Hydraulic Fluid
- Coolant
- Alkaline Batteries
- Various Cleaning Supplies

**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