Chocker

Chocker

This position is responsible for securing vehicles within carriers/trains for transportation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the placement and removal of chockers on each car wheel.
• Precisely position automobiles within the carriers.
• Chock and strap the vehicles in the carrier.
• Remove chocks and straps at the arrival terminal.
• Wear and use required protective equipment while working.
• Take responsibility for own safety while on the job.

Essential Skills

• Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Work within an approved budget.
• Work with integrity and ethically.
• Understand and apply company policies and handbook.
• Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables.
• Respond to requests for service and assistance.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Keep emotions under control and remain open to others' ideas.
• Demonstrate initiative and decisiveness to inspire others to excel.
• Work well under pressure and tight deadlines, handling conflict resolution.
• Work from written assignment sheets and sign-off completed work.
• Read and interpret operational manuals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms regularly.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds regularly and up to 80 pounds occasionally.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a flexible schedule in a laid-back work environment with a strong benefits plan.

Work Environment

The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate. Employees must be willing to work in all weather conditions and various hours, including odd hours and split shifts, to accommodate train schedules. The role requires the ability to work alone and unsupervised.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lorton, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lorton,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.