Railroad Laborer

This is an entry-level position that requires manual labor skills to assist in clearing railroad derailments and performing similar duties on environmental remediation sites, industrial locations, and rail construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides ground support for operations.
• Drives tractor-trailer or escort vehicles.
• Handles and detaches/attaches heavy steel chains, blocks, and steel cables.
• Climbs on and crawls under derailed railroad cars and other equipment.
• Cleans, maintains, and sets up equipment requiring use of small and large tools.
• Operates cutting torch and welding equipment.
• Utilizes various hand and power tools.
• Lifts 150 lbs. max with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
• Works at elevated heights on railroad cars; bridges, over water, or in water.
• Learns and complies with company policies and procedures, and safety rules.
• Learns hazardous materials handling and precautions.
• Maintains required equipment service records.
• Assures safekeeping and proper usage of company tools.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required.

Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to qualify for a Commercial Driver License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in construction, landscaping, farming, or other outdoor occupations.
• Ability to use or learn to use tools and equipment, such as pulleys, vises, hand and power tools, skates/rail skids, mechanic rollers, acetylene tanks, wooden blocks, steel collars/shackles, steel hooks, welding equipment, grinders, hydraulic jacks, steel chains and cable, portable lights, come-alongs, tractors, forklifts, self-rigger/block truck, semi-truck and trailer, flatbed truck, pickup truck, wheel barrow, pumps, and generators.