Laborer

Herzog•Falls City, NE

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Railroad Services, Inc. is currently seeking Laborers for our railcar shop in Falls City, NE. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position. Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position. Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic mechanical ability.
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.
Work in extreme all-weather conditions; uneven surfaces; safety sensitive work environment.
Able to work in conditions with loud noise; work on/around heavy/moving machinery.
Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds overhead; occasionally carry weight up to 75 pounds up to 10 feet.
Regularly push-pull with forces up to 50 pounds.
Regularly use hands to perform activities involving grasping, turning, holding with forces up to 50 pounds.
Regularly ascend and descend steps with a height of 28 inches carrying up to 50 pounds.
Regularly ascend and descend a 7-rung ladder while carrying up to 25 pounds.
Frequently bend, crouch, stand and sit for extended time.
Able to walk and work on uneven surfaces over sometimes great distances while maintaining balance.
Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.

Nice To Haves

Previous railroad/switchman experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform groundwork including coupling/uncoupling cars, and properly aligning switches.
Complete pre-start up switch engine inspection and recognize problems and complete daily checklist.
Safely operate the switch engine including start-up/shut down.
Maintain and repair switch engine (changing out brake shoes, adjusting air brake piston travel, and repairing small items when necessary).
Adhere to safety rules of switching outside and inside the shop.
Assist with track maintenance (driving spikes, lubing switches, tighten joint bars, and recognize needed track maintenance).
Maintain an organized storage yard on a daily basis.
Work overtime as the need arises.