Railroad laborer/Rail pickup crewman

THIS IS A LABORER POSITION

REQUIRED:

• Class A or Class B CDL with Manual Transmission Experience (minimum of 1 year)

SALARY:

• $22-$23/hr. with CDL based upon experience + per diem

TRAVEL:

• 100% mandatory

SCHEDULE:

• 3 weeks on/1 week off

General Description:

Assist in the safe removal of railroad track materials from active railroad track lines. This position may include, but not limited to the operation of welding equipment for cutting and cropping railroad track materials; the operation of a grapple boom truck to pick up and remove, load out, transport and other various duties that may be required for the safe removal and storage of railroad track materials from railroad track lines. This job requires the safe operation of hi-rail vehicles and equipment with most work being performed on live and active main line railroad tracks.

Physical Duties:

Physical duties require the ability to do the following: make quick and accurate movements; maintain exact and steady arm/hand positioning movements; perform a rapid, horizontal hand torque action; lift/carry and push/pull objects weighing 25 lbs. (frequently), 50 lbs. (occasionally) , climb ladders and large structures and maintain balance while working on equipment (frequently); lift and maneuver heavy objects overhead (infrequently); walk for varied distances on uneven terrain (typically 3-5 miles per week); maintain muscular exertion over time; perform occasional overhead work for short periods of time; perform occasional bending, stooping and kneeling; and stand for 10 hours a day.

Work Conditions:

• Outside work is required regardless of weather conditions.
• Exposed to all weather conditions.
• Required to wear company provided PPE.
• Occasionally at heights of 10 feet or more above the ground, while operating a grapple boom.

Required Education, Training, Experience or Skills:

• Class B CDL is required.
• Previous railroad experience is preferred.
• Grapple experience is preferred.
• Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Applicants must be able to perform physical labor and operate heavy machinery.
• Applicants must have the ability to communicate and work well both independently and with others.
• Must have a dependable form of transportation.

Background:

On a post-offer basis, RCL Track Services will conduct an investigation into newly hired employees regarding their past employment, state and federal criminal history, military history, driving history, education, professional license or certification verification if job-related, Social Security number, prior drug history, and other job-related information.

• Individuals with felony and/or misdemeanor convictions of concern may not be hired.
• Applicants that have more than 3 moving violations on their driving record may not be hired.
• DUI/DWI’s must be over 5 years old.

Medical:

• Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• In addition, the company conducts for-cause, post-accident, and random drug and alcohol testing of its employees.