Mechanical Shop Laborer (Hostler Helper) - Denver, Colorado
About The Position
The Mechanical Shop Laborer (Hostler/Helper) assists skilled mechanics with maintenance and repair work on locomotives and other equipment to support the safe and reliable operation of trains. The role includes maintaining clean and orderly work areas and operating industrial maintenance equipment in a mechanical shop environment. Company-paid on-the-job training is provided. Travel is minimal. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. Shift assignments are governed by a seniority-based union agreement and may include overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Mechanical shops operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The work is safety-sensitive and may involve diverse and extreme weather, uneven surfaces, loud noise, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery. Employees must follow safety policies and regulations, use required personal protective equipment, participate in safety practices, and take appropriate action in emergencies. Union membership in the National Conference of Fireman and Oilers is required, with dues per the union agreement. The position has a 120 working-day probationary period; relocation assistance is unavailable.
Requirements
- Be able to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.
- Be at least 18 years old, or turn 18 by the anticipated start date.
- Possess a valid state-issued driver's license.
- Be able to report for duty at the designated work location and work the assigned shift and hours.
- Be able to work safely in the described working conditions.
- Read, write, and communicate in English, including speaking and hearing.
- Lift and carry up to 60 pounds without assistance.
- Visually distinguish red, blue, green, and yellow.
- Differentiate verbal and non-verbal sounds, including signals and alarms, and comprehend verbal communication in the work environment.
- Use hands and hand tools for holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
- Climb ladders and get on and off equipment.
- Occasionally work at various heights.
- Occasionally bend, walk, stand, and sit with breaks.
- Follow safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Join the National Conference of Fireman and Oilers and pay union dues as required by the union agreement.
Responsibilities
- Assist skilled mechanics with maintenance and repair work on locomotives and other equipment.
- Keep work areas clean and orderly and operate industrial maintenance equipment in the shop.
- Operate locomotives, forklifts, mobile cranes, track mobiles, shop tractors, and power hand tools.
- Sand, fuel, and clean locomotives.
- Clean and organize shop work areas, including sweeping and cleaning work surfaces, storing parts, and emptying and discarding garbage.
- Operate power-driven equipment such as vacuum cleaners, electric brooms, and steam cleaning guns.
- Follow safety rules, policies, and applicable federal and state regulations; wear required personal protective equipment and respond to safety concerns or emergencies.
Benefits
- Health care options for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, wellness coaching, second-opinion services, and high-quality care network options.
- Life insurance provided at no cost.
- Railroad Retirement program and a competitive 401(k) plan.
- Family benefits, including parental and pediatric support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and spending accounts.
- Discounts on travel, gym memberships, and more.
- Company-paid on-the-job training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
