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Custodian

Progress Rail
Arab, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2025

Job Purpose

Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing
rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing
routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from
sidewalk.

Req ID

11251BR

Work Location Options

Arab, Alabama

City

Arab

State:

Alabama

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

  • Independence – Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no
supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done;
  • Dependability – Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations;
  • Attention to Detail – Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks;
  • Integrity – Job requires being honest and ethical;
  • Self-Control – Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and
avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Education / Training

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Prefer 6 months experience as a custodian in a manufacturing environment;
  • Work as an effective team member;
  • Working safely is a condition of employment.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**
  • Competitive Salary
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
  • Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
  • Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

  • Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.

EEO

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.


Job Category

Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location

Arab, AL - 321

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