Careers Available

Job Description - Technical Inspector

Position Objective:

To become an extension of our customer’s operation and maintenance departments and to insure expenses are controlled by providing quality services through joint inspections, post inspections, and directing repairs on International and Domestic Intermodal Transportation Equipment.

 Principle Responsibilities:

To conduct off-hire, on-hire, in-service, and new production surveys on dry cargo, refrigerated and tank marine containers, as well as, chassis, over-the-road generators and trailers to AAR, IICL, and other agreed industry standards. 

• This includes noting the condition of equipment, as well as, writing and/or adjusting repair estimates to reflect customer agreed labor times and material costs for the repair of damages and maintenance requirements.  To ensure that equipment conforms to accepted safety criteria and to reject unsound equipment for service.
• Issue Purchase Orders to vendor for work to be performed and  provide PO information to IDCS.
• To be familiar with domestic and international rules and regulations affecting the use and movement of intermodal equipment, and to be aware of all required safety rules and regulations for the conduct of inspection responsibilities. 
• To be familiar with the proper methods to repair and refurbish intermodal equipment, utilizing the required tools and instruments to complete proper inspections.

• Have a current knowledge of all loading and unloading procedures from and to railcars and report any unsafe conditions that may lead to injury or damage to equipment.
• To promptly respond to customers’ requests and report the results of inspections in a timely manner.  The preparation of neat and accurate paperwork, adherence to customer requirements in conformity with company inspection procedures.
• Safely operate a vehicle and abide by all rules and regulations of  ISS, Customers and State.
• Ability to grade equipment based on the amount of time needed to repair specific trailer/container components.
• Must be functional in basic computer skills, i.e., Excel, Word, e-mail, etc.
• Have ability to create reports, input data and send to appropriate parties via e-mail and fax.

 Key Competencies:

Policy and Procedures, Organization and Planning, Decision Making and Problem Solving, Communications, Coping, Basic Knowledge Mathematics and Basic Computer Skills.

 Minimum Requirements:

One-year recent Transportation Industry experiences (equipment surveying, repair shop estimate, Intermodal operations, etc.), valid Driver’s License.

 Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to do extensive walking, some on uneven services
• Must be able to lift a ladder (as needed)
• Must be able to climb in and out of intermodal equipment (includes containers & trailers, which are approximately 4 feet off the ground), using the 3 point method (2 hands, one foot OR two feet, one hand)
• Must be able to check under intermodal equipment as needed
• Must be able to drive an ISS vehicle safely

Please send all resumes in Word to: Careers@intermodalsupport.com