CDL Driver/Laborer

Job ID: 20078

Benefits Offering

RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.

Compensation

Pay range: $27-29/hour, depending on experience

Position Summary

Responsible for the safe operation of industrial trucks in the transport and delivery of construction materials to railroad construction jobsites. Performs a variety of tasks involving physical labor at construction sites, utilizing hand and power tools and other equipment.

• Drive 20% and work 80% is in the field as a laborer/operator.
• Drive crew to and from job site.
• Drive a 750 crew truck with air brakes.
• Hauling heavy equipment and rail construction material.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Measures, marks, and records openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed
• Controls traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
• Removes and replaces track and track components (e. g. ties, rails, bars, etc.)
• Cuts rails to specific lengths
• Drills holes through rails for insertion of bolts, and tightens or loosens bolts at joints that hold ends or rails together
• Raises rails to allow for tie removal and replacement
• Removes and replaces ballast
• Slides and aligns tie plates
• Corrects deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge
• Observes condition of tracks, track beds, and track right of way to detect and report problems or defects
• Digs holes and trenches.
• Sorts track material for loading and unloading and assists operators with signaling equipment.
• Complies with all company and railroad safety rules, practices and regulations.
• Operates commercial trucks on public roadways in accordance with prevailing traffic laws and regulations, and according to company safety policies.
• Operates trucks in the loading and off-loading of materials.
• Inventories and inspects goods to be moved to confirm quantities and conditions. Secures cargo for transport.
• Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions, checking that vehicle and loading equipment tare properly positioned.
• Hauls backhoes, rollers and other small equipment as well as rail equipment and material.
• Following experience would be a plus; Truck/trailer, lowboys, drop-neck and flat-bed stretch trailers.
• Preferred experience: Roll-back, tilt- deck and dump-truck
• Assists with lifting/moving, loading/unloading transported materials as needed
• Documents vehicle deficiencies and provides notice to maintenance department.
• Operates equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones, to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of experience operating commercial motor vehicles in a railroad construction or related environment.
• A minimum of 1 year of construction-related experience.
• A valid Commercial Driver’s License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Driving Record
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety requirements and procedures
• Must be able to travel locally, some overnight

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Works at construction sites and travels as required.
• Frequently uses hands to operate tools, materials, and vehicle controls; relies on eye-hand-foot coordination and full range of vision (close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception).
• Sits for extended periods in enclosed vehicles and performs repetitive motions.
• Regularly lifts or moves heavy equipment and objects up to 50 pounds.
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and extreme weather conditions (hot and cold).

Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.