Railcar Unloading Operator | Alvarado Rail Terminal | $2000 Sign On Bonus Alvarado, Texas
Martin Marietta
- Alvarado, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- $2,000 Sign On Bonus
- Competitive Hourly Pay for Experience with annual performance increases
- PTO Available first month
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee Pension Plan (FREE to employees)
- Full Medical, Health & Wellness Benefits start on FIRST DAY
- Hiring for DAYS
- Assist in plant operations including production, quality control, loading and shipping.
- Assist with preventative and routine maintenance on mobile and plant equipment.
- Handle Preventative maintenance of unloading systems.
- Must be willing to cross train in all plant areas.
- Rail experience a plus, but not required.
- Unloading and stockpiling of aggregate materials from railcars.
- Learn to operate plant-specific mobile equipment (i.e. Front-end Loader).
- Perform daily pre/post-shift inspections on equipment and maintain maintenance log.
- Follow all safety rules, regulations and procedures as set forth by the Federal and State agencies & Martin Marietta policies.
- Demonstrate a positive, upbeat attitude and energy level towards teammates, peers, and customers.
- Maintains good housekeeping in areas of responsibility.
- Other duties as requested.
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- 1 year equipment operation, plant operation, or maintenance experience required.
- Locomotive experience a plus.
- Ability to learn rapidly, follow directions, acquire acceptable work habits such as punctuality, skill, neatness and dependability.
- Must be able to read and interpret gauges/dials and make competent decisions related to processing equipment.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English and be able to read, understand, and convey work instructions and assignments.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with little or no supervision.
- Must be able to prioritize workload in an efficient manner.
- Service oriented and a team player with a "can do" attitude.
- Must be able to travel locally to other rail yards operations.
- Must be able to work irregular shifts and work days/nights and weekends.
- Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner. This job requires the ability to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots and hearing protection.
- Must be able to climb stairs to a height of 100 ft. and work at this height.
- Ability to operate radio, CB radio, computer and other equipment as required.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, climb and reach around all areas of equipment.
- Lift up to 50 lbs. to waist level and carry 20 yards.
- Ability to use hand tools such as grease guns, shovels, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
- Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 90 dbs.
- Will work in varied environments (in all weather conditions heat, cold, wet, humid, dry and/or dusty conditions).
- Exposure to cement, clay, limestone, shale, and other raw materials and various chemicals, solvents and lubricants.