CDL Driver/Laborer

RailWorks•Godley, TX

1d•$27 - $29•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. The role involves 20% driving and 80% field work as a laborer/operator. The driver will also drive the crew to and from the job site and operate a 750 crew truck with air brakes, hauling heavy equipment and rail construction material.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Truck/trailer, lowboys, drop-neck and flat-bed stretch trailers experience
Roll-back, tilt-deck and dump-truck experience

Responsibilities

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
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