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Title

Rail Warehouse Clerk / Material Handler 

Reports to Warehouse Supervisor  
Location PLTO - Landover Hills  
Salary Range $20.00 - $22.60  
Competitive Benefits Package PLTO offers an excellent compensation and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement, vacation, holiday and sick pay, etc.)  
About the Organization Purple Line Transit Operators (PLTO) is a member of a private consortium (Purple Line Transit Partners) which holds a Public-Private Partnership (P3) contract with the Maryland Department of Transportation/Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT/MTA) for the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and financing of the Purple Line, a new 16 mile/21 station light rail transit line located in Montgomery County and Prince George's County, Maryland (https://www.purplelinemd.com/). PLTO's role in the Project is for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the Purple Line for a 30-year O&M Period after the service opens to the public, currently scheduled for winter 2027. Prior to this opening, PLTO is responsible for participating in system design, testing, and service start-up activities; conducting certain facilities and equipment maintenance scopes; and building the organization which will perform the O&M Period activities.







PLTO is a limited liability company comprised of two members Alternate Concepts Inc. (ACI) and CAF USA, Inc. (CAF). ACI is an industry leader in mass transit operations and maintenance and is the O&M provider for the only two Design-Build-Operate-and-Maintain (DBOM)/Design-Build-Finance-Operate-and-Maintain (DBFOM) transit projects in the U.S: Tren Urbano in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Eagle P3 in Denver, Colorado. CAF USA, Inc. (a division of the international Spanish railway manufacturer Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) designs, manufactures, maintains, and supplies equipment and components for railway systems and is a certified rail maintenance organization with a presence on five continents.  
Description

Salary Range: $20.00  -  $22.60 per hour 

Benefit Package: PLTO offers an excellent compensation and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement, vacation, holiday and sick pay, etc.)

General Description:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Warehouse Supervisor the Warehouse Clerk primary responsibilities include assisting with maintaining inventory control, assisting with parts/inventory audits, and shipping, receiving, and warehousing activities. The role involves ensuring the safe keeping of inventory, equipment, supplies, and materials in compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations. 

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

  1. Supports with daily tasks of the warehouse such as assessing parts and supplies, organizing parts in parts room, loading, and unloading deliveries of parts, inventory counts, labeling and stock reorganization.
  2. Tracks and monitors inventory for all maintenance related supplies. 
  3. Performs general office/shop duties including filing, answering phones and radios, recording road call information and shuttling vehicles to dealer(s) as directed.
  4. Completes shop safety tasks including updating and maintaining the SDS sheets, eyewash station inspections, and chemical and bulk fluid labeling.
  5. Assists with organization and stocking parts room, inventory counts, year-end inventories, parts, and service books updates, and pick up and drop off parts and supplies.
  6. As requested, pulls necessary parts for technicians and assists with parts issuance for vehicle repairs.
  7. Assists with processes such as warranty claims, core returns and rebuild components as needed.
  8. Supports a positive work environment and ensures a customer focused approach.
  9. Maintains a clean and orderly parts warehouse and supply areas in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  10. Stays current with relevant industry best practice, technology trends, and safety regulations.
  11. Cooperatively and effectively performs related tasks and duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Basic proficiency with computers and software including Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
  • Basic proficiency or willingness to learn hardware and software programs specifically those related to fleet inventory and parts management.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to adhere to safety regulations and policies.
  • Ability to adhere to Transportation based regulations such as DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and FTA requirements.
  • Ability to understand basic parts and inventory budget process.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.

Emotional, Psychological and Physical Requirements:

Ability to:

  • Deal with long hours and high levels of stress.
  • Deal with emergency situations.
  • Deal with vendors and providers of services.

Physically:

  • Frequent standing, bending, and walking.
  • Frequently moves throughout maintenance facilities and grounds.
  • Lifts heavy loads at times < 60 lbs. (such as delivery boxes, parts, supplies, etc.)

Additional/Miscellaneous/Special Requirements:

  • Must possess a valid Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record throughout employment.
  • Acceptable criminal history record check upon hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
  • Acceptable drug screen results upon hire and as regularly required by policy for position.

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
  • Minimum of one 1-3 years of experience supporting a parts/inventory department or related required; transit or rail experience preferred.
  • Forklift operator experience preferred. 
  • Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory
 
EOE Statement PLTO is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The ADA requires PLTO to provide adequate accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.


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