Qualifications
•High School diploma/GED
•18 years of age or older
•Valid Driver's License
•Hoisting and/or Excavating license required (or ability to obtain)
•2 years’ experience operating heavy equipment such as, skid steers, front-end loaders, excavators, etc
•Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications-both general and technical)
•Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
•Listening skills (ability to follow verbal instructions/directions)
•Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
•Basic math
•Mechanical aptitude
•Employees must be able to meet and comply with the manufacturer’s weight limitation safety rating and recommendations for any equipment associated with performing their duties, including the 300 lb
•safety rating for ladders (both portable and affixed) and fall arrest equipment
•Must be able to work a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work
•Must wear protective equipment including, but not limited to, high-visibility apparel, hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, safety glasses, etc
•Must pass a pre-employment medical examination, including a drug screen, as well as random and for-cause testing for drugs and/or alcohol during employment
•Work outside in all weather conditions in confined spaces and/or elevated heights and on level or uneven surfaces
•All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen with random and for-cause screenings after employment begins
•Marijuana usage, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use will disqualify you for hire and/or for continued employment
Responsibilities
•Additional operation of railroad equipment (tie inserter, regulator, etc.) will be required; on-the-job training for railroad equipment will be provided
•Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, NORAC, Employee Handbook, procedures, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
•Operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to, back hoes, skid steers, front-end loaders with forks, and excavators, and railroad equipment (tie inserter, regulator, etc.); on-the-job training will be provided
•Work around all types of moving equipment
•Perform manual labor as required
•Perform routine preventative maintenance of equipment
•Assist with the troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions
•Assist with the development of improved and new field methods and equipment
•Other duties as assigned
•Perform work activities that require the ability to stand, stoop, bend, crouch, balance, climb, stretch, lift, carry, push, pull, and crawl
•Perform work activities that require the use of hands simultaneously while using fine eye-hand coordination to make fine adjustments to parts, instrument settings, controls, etc
•Exposure to equipment that may intensify the heat factor on an occasional basis
•Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
•Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
Benefits
•Pay Rate: $27-30/hour, commensurate with experience and licensure
•Health Insurance
•Dental Insurance
•Vision Insurance
•Life Insurance
•HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
•Short-term Disability
•Long-term Disability
•Employee Assistance Program
•Earned Paid Time Off
•Paid Holidays
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