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Rail Canton, MS Overview Prepare railcars for shipment, opening and closing railcar doors, setting bridge plates, blowing trash out of railcars, chocking vehicles, chock replacement. Load and unload vehicles onto railcars in compliance with company quality standards. Ensure vehicles are properly spaced within the rail, secure vehicles according to customer standards onto outbound railcars. Perform repair and maintenance work- welding, metal cutting, etc. Maintain buck loader/ramps-lubing railcars, graphite door tracks, and other moving mechanical parts, etc. Conduct monthly inspections on bridge plates and paint bridge plates as needed. Skills and Experience Previous rail department or mechanical experience preferred. Physically able to safely lift 50 lbs. at shoulder level. Able to work within the confined spaces of a railcar and work at heights of 20 feet 2 inches. Valid Drivers License with acceptable driving record. Must be willing to work in all weather conditions. Walk and stand much of your day. Must be able to perform repetitive, bending, stomping and hitting chocks to secure vehicles to railcars, able to walk, kneel, crouch and twist throughout the day.