Location Manager

About Auto Ramp Services (ARS) Where the RIGHT way is the SAFE way:

Auto Ramp Services (ARS) is a proud part of Professional Transportation, Inc. which has been providing services for railroads since 1980 and has an industry reputation for providing quality, reliable, and safe auto loading and unloading services. ARS is a contractor providing top notch quality control service to the railroad industry. The railroad provides PTI with a location that unloads and warehouses new and used vehicles for the trucking industry to pick up and deliver to the dealer. ARS unloads the railcars according to industry standards and daily meets or exceeds our customers’ expectations. ARS also provides 24-7 gate administration / checkpoint services for the facility while daily engaged in inventory control.

Job Summary:

As Auto Ramp Services Manager, you would be responsible for the operations of the PTI location(s) assigned to you. The Location Manager will work to achieve both individual and company goals while ensuring that our customers’ needs are met. Safety is always our #1 priority and should be a main focus for our Location Managers. All unloaders and checkpoint personnel would report directly to the Location Manager.

Benefits of Joining PTI:

• Medical, dental, vision, and multiple supplemental benefit plan options available
• paid vacation time 
• 401(K) retirement options
• On the job training 
• Discounted cell phone plans for Verizon and AT&T 
• Room for growth and advancement within the company

Responsibilities:

• Recruiting, hiring, and onboarding qualified personnel
• Training and educating all employees on safety requirements, company procedures, etc.
• Ensuring that policies and procedures set forth by the company and our customer are followed
• Coordinating the day-to-day activities of unloaders and checkpoint personnel (scheduling, working with trucking companies, etc.)
• Monitoring and assisting with the performance of your unloaders, actively taking part in the unload processes
• Monitoring and making sure checkpoint follow procedure for inventory control (scanning out loaded inventory)
• Maintain the lines of communication between the company and our railroad customers 
• Being responsive to the needs of our customer while the schedule varies from day to day to ensure compliance
• Promoting and practicing safety awareness
• Daily reporting and communication with the customer

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties, and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Full Time position 
• Must be available to work weekends and some holidays
• Early morning start time @ 7:00 AM
• Management experience of multiple individuals
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be dependable
• Ability to operate related computer applications and related business equipment
• Be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and an extensive background check 
• Have a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Must be able to operate and drive vehicles with manual transmission
• Must be in good physical shape to climb ladders (15 to 20 to enter railcars)
• Not be afraid of heights
• Must be able to learn and follow very strict guidelines and to instruct employees of the same

AAP/EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: PTI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, gender identity citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or veteran status. PTI has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.