Laborer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma, High School Equivalence Certificate, or experience to compensate.
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Must be able to travel up to 100% of the time
• Overnight stays may be required
• Must be able to pass required tests, random screenings (drug and alcohol) and training including DOT physicals
• Must be able to pass all FRA regulations
• Work well in a team/crew environment
• Quick learner
• Mechanically inclined
• Safety awareness
• Must be able to shovel, lift, use a sledge hammer and spike maul, run small equipment repeatedly throughout an 8-to-12-hour shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Must be able to move large railroad material and components.
• Hard Hat, Safety Vest, and Safety Glasses are provided by Vorst Rail Services
• You are responsible for lace-up steel-toed boots at least 6 inches high, Short-sleeve t-shirt (long sleeves are acceptable but no cut-offs or tank tops), long pants that completely cover your legs, do not have excessive holes or rips, and are of a material to withstand heavy construction

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of work experience in construction field is preferred.
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Be on time, everyday
• Arrive at truck to leave ready to work, boots on with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Help maintain equipment including cleanliness
• Unload and load equipment
• Remove old spikes
• Handle, position and attach rails and ties
• Ballast maintenance
• Cutting and drilling materials with different tools
• Carry and set track materials with hand tools (rail forks, tie/rail tongs, lining bars, etc.)
• Work alongside heavy equipment
• Always maintain a safe work environment and work safely
• Communicate with crew and foreman
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Foreman or Management Team

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• 401k