Railroad Track Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

• Location3001 Williamsburg Road, , Richmond, VA, 23231, United States
• Job Category - Laborer
• Employee Type - Non-Exempt

Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Responsible for execution of field-based work including manual labor in accomplishment of tasks related to rerailing operations, track maintenance and repair, load adjust / load transfer, and / or car repair.

Follows direction and adheres to all safety policies / procedures. Ensures that all activities are carried out in a safe, effective, professional, and efficient manner to protect employees and the assets of the Company.

Responsibilities

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

• Actively participates in daily safety briefing.
• Follows all safety rules / regulations; wears required PPE; performs work in accordance with established process / procedures.
• Seeks out Foreman / Supervisor for direction regarding daily work assignment(s).
• As directed loads / moves / distributes materials in preparation of work activities for rerailing, load adjust, load transfer, car repair and general railroad maintenance and repair.

Upon conclusion of daily work ensures that equipment / materials are reloaded for safe transportation to home-base and actively participates in site clean-up.

Performs manual labor including but not limited to : cutting vegetation / brush, digging holes / trenches, carrying materials from vehicles / equipment to designated area

Qualifications

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• 1 year of work experience in field based operation involving manual labor (construction, farm equipment, utility, or related industry).
• Must possess a valid Drivers’ License.
• Capable of understanding and following directions.
• Display strong adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Must pass qualification tests as required (includes E-Rail Safe and other training / safety programs).
• Must meet 24 / 7 availability in order to respond to emergency calls for service including weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Constantly on feet
• Walking / carrying loads on uneven surfaces and in ballast.
• Working in ALL weather conditions.
• Working extended hours.
• Constant bending, twisting, stooping, standing and / or walking.
• Regular lifting of up to 50 pounds; loads in excess of 50 pounds and which can be reduced, should be made lighter.

NOTE : We are a 24 / 7 emergency service provider to the railroad industry and as such, our employees are subject to work outside of normal working hours including nights, weekends and / or holidays.

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