LABORER APPRENTICE LEVEL 1

RailWorks

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of tasks involving physical labor at construction sites, utilizing hand and power tools and other equipment. This position is considered at a beginner level. RailWorks is North America’s leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada. They take on challenging projects every day and their success relies on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. RailWorks is committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance, and offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success. RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing consideration for employment without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

Requirements

A minimum of 0-12 months of relevant construction experience
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.