Job Description:

• 1) Inspects loaded freight cars to ascertain that materials and goods, such as automobiles, lumber, or containers of explosives are securely braced and blocked according to loading specifications.

• 2) Measures height and width of loads to ensure that they will pass over bridges and through tunnels on scheduled route.

• 3) Ensures that warning signs are posted on cars containing explosives and radioactive or inflammatory materials.

• 4) Records discrepancies detected and notifies loading crews to reload cars or insert additional bracing or packing.