Chocker

Job Title: Chocker Job Description

The Chocker is responsible for safely securing vehicles within transport carriers, ensuring that each automobile is correctly positioned, chocked, and strapped for transit, and then safely released at the arrival terminal. This role plays a critical part in maintaining safety standards and efficient operations in a fast-paced, outdoor transportation environment.

Responsibilities

• Secure each vehicle within the carrier by correctly placing and removing chockers on every car wheel.
• Ensure precise positioning of automobiles within carriers to maximize safety and efficiency.
• Apply chocks and straps to vehicles in the carrier according to established procedures and safety standards.
• Remove all chocks and straps from vehicles upon arrival at the terminal.
• Wear and use all required personal protective equipment while working.
• Take personal responsibility for safety at all times and follow all safety protocols.
• Work from written assignment sheets and accurately sign off work completed on printed forms.
• Read and interpret operational manuals to follow procedures correctly.
• Respond promptly and professionally to requests for service and assistance.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines while maintaining quality and safety.
• Handle conflict resolution in a professional and constructive manner.
• Demonstrate initiative and decisiveness and contribute to a positive, high-performing work environment.
• Remain open to others ideas, try new approaches, and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively in both positive and challenging situations.
• Work independently and unsupervised while maintaining productivity and safety standards.

Essential Skills

• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and respond well to questions.
• Strong integrity and ethical work habits.
• Ability to solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Responsiveness to requests for service and assistance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role.
• Emotional self-control and openness to new ideas and ways of working.
• Demonstrated initiative and decisiveness with the ability to inspire others to excel.
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Conflict resolution skills and ability to manage challenging situations constructively.
• Ability to work from written assignment sheets and accurately sign off completed work on printed forms.
• Ability to read and interpret operational manuals and follow written procedures.
• Physical ability to regularly stand or walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Physical ability to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to work in all weather conditions and around moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to work alone and unsupervised while maintaining safety and productivity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working in an environment with moderate noise levels and occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Willingness to work odd hours and split shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to adapt to varying start times between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
• Reliability to work 6-hour shifts, 56 days per week, including every weekend with 12 days off during the week.
• General labor and production experience, including strapping and securing materials or vehicles.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a laid-back work environment with a flexible schedule that supports work-life balance, along with a strong benefits plan designed to recognize and reward your contribution. You will work in a setting that values integrity, initiative, and independence, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your work while being part of a reliable and safety-focused operation.

Work Environment

This role is based in an outdoor transportation and production environment where you will work around moving mechanical parts and vehicles. You will be regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and occasionally to fumes or airborne particles, with a moderate noise level. Shifts are 6 hours in length, with start times varying between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, and you can expect to work 56 days per week, including every weekend with 12 days off during the week. The position requires a willingness to work odd hours and split shifts, which may include days, nights, and weekends. You will often work alone and unsupervised, using required protective equipment and following safety protocols at all times.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Springfield,VA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.