• Inspects all intermodal units arriving and departing the railroad intermodal facility on train for accuracy on unit numbers and initials.
• Responsible for overseeing and documenting any damage to arriving or departing units with timeliness and accuracy.
• Clearly outlines and communicates all damage incurred on appropriate forms and/or computer system with direct supervisor.
• Understanding the risk assessment and risk management process to help identify, evaluate and manage potential risks.
• Maintains a quality environment where performance inspections are handled accurately, safely, and accident & injury-free.
• Ensures compliance is met under HAZMAT and OSHA Regulations. This would include reporting any incidents to the supervisory immediately. Yard Checkers are required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as safety vest, safety glasses, safety toe boots, and protective hard hat, when applicable.
• Be familiar with all intermodal units, while maintaining a safe distance from moving vehicles.
• Pick up debris in the inspection area to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Responsible for completing all required paperwork for the customer accurately.
• Maintain company values, rules, policies, and procedures are met to fulfill the company mission, as well as productive relationships with customers and vendors.
• Responsible for special tasks requested by management and/or supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Valid Drivers License. Must pass a drug test, and background check. Any felonies in the last 7 years or open cases will disqualify applicants.
• on the job training and/or similar work experience.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to listen, learn, take direction, make changes and work alone or in a group environment.

• driving a pickup throughout the terminal.
• The position may also be required to travel throughout the yard verifying the number of units.
• The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast-moving equipment.

Pacific Rail Services was founded in 1985. Over the past 37 years, Rail Management Services has grown into one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 8 million lifts per year. Today Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto employ over 2,000 people devoted exclusively to this business. We provide trailer/container/chassis repairs and all intermodal administrative services including gate inspections, container yard management and switching services.