Fairbanks -Terminal Support Clerk (Alaska Railroad)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Drives the tracks and writes down car numbers to ensure accurate train lists are created for train crews.

Drives crews to and from trains at various locations along the rail belt and in the yard as needed.

Enters payment information into JD Edwards and creates Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs) at Mechanical Department’s direction.

Expedites parts and supplies in Fairbanks for the Mechanical Department.

Performs terminal vehicle support, including but not limited to the following: fueling vehicles, performing vehicle inspections, and shuttling vehicles.

Performs some laborer duties.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed.

Factor 1 - Knowledge Required

High school diploma or GED required. Ability to read and write numbers accurately. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate an ARRC vehicle. Must have basic computer data entry skills.

Factor 2 - Supervisory Control

Works under the direct supervision of a Terminal Supervisor.

Factor 3 - Guidelines

Incumbent receives detailed instructions from the Terminal Supervisors. Decisions to depart from procedures or instructions must be approved by supervisor.

Factor 4 - Complexity

While some procedures are defined, in areas where procedures are not defined, incumbent gets direction from supervisor before proceeding.

Factor 5 - Scope and Effect

Must provide accurate information, follow processes and procedures, and meet deadlines. Work has a minor impact on railroad operations.

Factor 6 - Personal Contacts

Contacts include ARRC employees at various levels of the organization.

Factor 7 - Purpose of Contact

The purpose of the contacts are for sharing information and getting instructions.

Factor 8 - Physical Demands

Incumbent will be required to walk, climb, and bend to inspect rail cars and to perform periodic servicing of vehicles. Incumbent may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Motor vehicle license is required to transport train crews to and from various locations along the rail belt. Yard checks subject incumbent to current weather conditions.

Factor 9 - Work Environment

Incumbent will be required to work in the yard and drive train crews to and from jobs up and down the Railbelt. Work must be performed on a 24/7 basis, therefore employees must work varying work days and shifts.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required.

Ability to read and write numbers accurately.

Must have basic computer data entry skills.

IMPORTANT: Your application must clearly show how you meet each minimum qualification listed for this position. Do not assume reviewers will infer qualifications from job titles or general descriptions of duties. Applications are screened based on the information submitted.

Include all required and desired qualifications in your Applicant Profile and/or Resume. For any relevant experience, provide the employer name, job title, dates of employment, and whether the position was full-time or part-time.

Failure to provide sufficient information on your application to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications may result in disqualification from further consideration. Applicants who clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated along with other qualified applicants and may be considered for the next phase of the recruitment process.