Rail Laborer

SUMMARY: A ground worker that will complete all tasks associated with constructing, altering repairing maintaining and demolishing railroad tracks and associated structures and components.

• Be on time, everyday
• Arrive at truck to leave ready to work, boots on with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Help maintain equipment including cleanliness
• Unload and load equipment
• Remove old spikes
• Handle, position and attach rails and ties
• Ballast maintenance
• Cutting and drilling materials with different tools
• Carry and set track materials with hand tools (rail forks, tie/rail tongs, lining bars, etc.)
• Work alongside heavy equipment
• Always maintain a safe work environment and work safely
• Communicate with crew and foreman
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Foreman or Management Team

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and Experience - High School Diploma, High School Equivalence Certificate, or experience to compensate. Two or more years of work experience in construction field is preferred.
• Other Qualifications - Valid driver’s license is required; Must be able to travel up to 100% of the time; Overnight stays may be Must be able to pass required tests, random screenings (drug and alcohol) and training including DOT physicals; must be able to pass all FRA regulations.