Company: Road & Rail Services
Location: Vance, Alabama
Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour
Schedule: 4:30 a.m. start time; six-day workweeks may be required
Job Type: Full-time | On-site
Road & Rail Services is hiring a dependable Railcar Inspector and Preparation Technician in Vance, Alabama. In this hands-on position, you will inspect, clean, and prepare railcars before they are used to transport new vehicles.
This is an active, fast-paced role for someone who is comfortable working around rail equipment, using backpack blowers and hand tools, and completing detailed inspections. Successful employees are safety-conscious, reliable, and willing to contribute wherever the team needs assistance.
The regular start time is 4:30 a.m., and employees must be available to work up to six days per week when customer volume and operational schedules require it.
Inspect railcars for visible damage, wear, fatigue, and other serviceability concerns
Examine railcar interiors for debris or contaminants that could damage vehicles
Use backpack blowers, scrapers, and other approved tools to clean railcars
Assist with safely opening, inspecting, and closing railcar end doors
Identify repair needs that may be completed by Road & Rail Services
Report unsafe conditions, equipment problems, and railcar damage to supervision
Follow all company, customer, and railroad safety procedures
Maintain accountability for assigned tools and equipment
Inspect equipment and report maintenance or replacement needs
Keep work areas clean, orderly, and free of preventable hazards
Complete other railcar preparation and housekeeping duties as assigned
Work cooperatively with team members to meet daily production requirements
Valid state-issued driver's license
Strong commitment to workplace safety
Dependable attendance and punctuality
Ability to report for a 4:30 a.m. start
Availability for a possible six-day workweek
Ability to work efficiently in a production-driven environment
Willingness to learn railcar inspection and preparation procedures
Positive, team-oriented attitude
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Previous experience in railcar cleaning, vehicle processing, industrial cleaning, manufacturing, warehousing, automotive operations, railroad work, or general labor is helpful but not required.
This position requires regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and use of cleaning tools. Work may be performed outdoors and around active rail equipment in changing weather conditions. Employees must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment and safely complete repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
Starting pay of $17.00 per hour
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Paid holidays and vacation
Annual steel-toe boot allowance
Company-provided personal protective equipment
Veteran-friendly workplace
Advancement opportunities through a promote-from-within culture
Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services provides rail-related operations, maintenance, and logistics support throughout North America. Our employees serve railroads, rail shippers, equipment owners, plants, and terminals with a focus on safety, dependable service, and quality work.
If you are reliable, safety-focused, and ready for an early-morning industrial position, apply today for the Railcar Inspector and Preparation Technician opportunity in Vance, Alabama.
Road & Rail Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Road & Rail Services is a recognized industry leader and a top-tier provider of rail related services to railroads, to rail shippers, and to railcar owners. With a reputation for excellence, the Company provides service solutions with competencies in train operations (railcar switching and shortline operations), in maintenance operations (rolling stock, infrastructure, and track assets), and product handling. Road & Rail Services has operations in 18 states and has a significant impact on the North American rail network, as recognized by numerous industry awards. The Company enhances operating velocity and asset condition within the automotive, aggregate, coal / utility, intermodal, paper, and steel / metals industries.
