Crew Driver/Laborer

RailWorks•Lumberton, TX

38d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Crew Driver/Laborer is responsible for safely operating company trucks on railroads, roadways, and other transportation routes while transporting equipment and materials to and from job sites. This position is also responsible for completing required reports and ensuring the trucks are in good safe working order. In addition, the Crew Driver/Laborer performs a variety of tasks involving physical labor at construction sites, utilizing hand and power tools and other equipment.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of experience as a driver in a construction environment.
Must have a valid Drivers License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Driving Record.
Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle to transport employees to and from various job sites as needed.
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.
Ability to understand and follow safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.

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.).
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.
Complies with all company and railroad safety rules, practices, and regulations.