CDL Driver/Laborer

RailWorks•Papillion, NE

12d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

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 40% and work 60% is in the field as a laborer and/or operator. Drive crew to and from job site. Drive a 750 crew truck with air brakes. Hauling heavy equipment and rail construction material.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of experience as a driver in a construction environment
Must have a CDL class A Drivers License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Driving Record
Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety requirements and procedures
Ability to read and understand construction specifications
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Responsibilities

Operates equipment to move, load, or unload material — approximately 50% of the role; the other 50% involves general labor tasks.
Installs equipment or attachments on machinery and related structures; performs repairs, maintenance, and emergency adjustments as needed.
Operates equipment safely and efficiently, performing routine safety and maintenance checks in compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures.
Coordinates machine actions with other crew members using hand or audio signals; signals directions or warnings as necessary.
Identifies and avoids hazards such as utility lines, falling objects, or nearby workers; locates underground services before beginning work.
Reviews instructions, plans, and diagrams to understand work requirements.
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.)
Slides and aligns tie plates.
Observes condition of tracks, track beds, and track right of way to detect and report problems or defects.
Digs holes and trenches.
Utilizes basic hand tools (e.g., sledgehammer, pick, track wrench, spike maul etc.) and follows basic tool maintenance.