Bridge Laborer - Lexington, KY

R.J. Corman Careers•Lexington, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is hiring for a Bridge Laborer based in Lexington, KY. This role works with the RJC RR Company Bridge Crew in executing maintenance and project needs, primarily responsible for the manual labor aspect of bridge maintenance. The position requires adherence to FRA compliance and safety standards, including fall protection in elevated environments. It involves both independent work and teamwork, with significant travel on a rotation schedule of 8 days on and 6 days off.

Requirements

Prefer experience in construction / maintenance / laborer position.
Communication skills with demonstrated experience with all levels of personnel
Able to perform physical strenuous work
Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs
Requires occasional use of 30 lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50 lbs of force
Requires occasional use of 10 lb sledge hammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75 lbs of force
Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails and ballast in a safe manner
Able to navigate into confined spaces if necessary

Responsibilities

Ensures FRA compliance with work practices.
Works with team members and is proactive with safety compliance.
Must understand and operate according to FRA Bridge worker fall protection requirements.
Required to work both independently and in groups, most often in an elevated environment requiring use of fall protection safety gear.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Maintenance of teamwork to achieve track/mechanical standards objectives.
Achieving timely and expedited performance to customers often in situations beyond the control of the operation.