Laborer - Railroad Derailment Response

General Summary:

This is an entry-level position that involves manual labor and assists in clearing railroad derailments by lifting and moving derailed rail cars and locomotives. The role also performs similar duties on environmental remediation sites, industrial locations, and rail construction.

Duties and 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:

Educational and Certification/Licensure Requirements:

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

Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience working in construction, landscaping, farming, or other outdoor occupations is preferred.
• Must be able to use or learn to use tools and equipment, such as but not limited to the following: 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