Flagger/ Spotter for Transportation Department

Company: Siemens Mobility
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

In 1991, Siemens Mobility laid down permanent roots in Sacramento and built a manufacturing plant that includes Engineering, Sub-Assembly, Vehicle Assembly, and Office Space. Staying in Sacramento and investing in the modernization of the building, we are committed to the community and providing skilled jobs from welding and manufacturing to engineering and project management.

Today, nearly 2,000 proud workers build and maintain light rail vehicles, locomotives, and passenger trains. Our campus is solar-powered by the California sun and covers 64 acres with 13 buildings and a live test track! American workers of many skill levels have come together to serve the unique needs of the U.S. rail market. We are America's one-stop shop for Rolling Stock vehicles and services. Are you ready to join our team?

As a Spotter, you will support all rail vehicle movement throughout facility, walk with Transportation equipment, watch for clearance around all obstacles, communicate with all other spotters and equipment operator via radio.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Support all rail vehicle movement throughout facility, walk with Transportation equipment, watch for clearance around all obstacles, communicate with all other spottes and equipment operator via radio.
• Prepare transportation equipment to transport rail vehicles - Load rail vehicle onto the flat car or tractor trailer, following procedures - Secure rail vehicle with special tie down method and material
• Make visual inspections and establish quality checks
• Support special activities throughout facility as directed by lead person - Duties may consist of, but not limited to sketches and verbal instructions to perform production standard operations and housekeeping duties.
• Utilization of hand and power shop tools.
• General mechanical background. Ability to read blueprints and use hand tools, power tools safely.
• Able to communicate clearly and follow instructions
• Able to work as a team member in group situations.
  For your safety, we require:
  
  • High school education, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two years minimum experience groundwork in equipment operations.
  • Experience in all form of rigging and tie downs.
    Additional Information:
    
    Starting pay - $19.27/hr. (plus shift premium - 10% for 2nd shift, 20% for 3rd shift)
    
    • Upon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen.
      The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential job duties:
      
      • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
      • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
      • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
      • The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and talk or hear.
      • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 40 pounds.
      • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
        Environment:
        
        • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
        • While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is consistently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is exposed to dust and fumes or airborne particles.
          Why you'll love working with Siemens:
          
          • 11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO
          • 401K - 6% company match
            --- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits - starting Day 1
            
            --- Tuition reimbursement
            
            --- Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html .
            
            Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
            Siemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
            
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