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About The Position

Requirements

• A minimum of 0–12 months of relevant construction experience.
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and availability to travel.
• Ability to perform physical activities including standing, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, and handling materials, equipment, and tools.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp, manipulate, and/or assemble objects and tools.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy objects, machinery, and tools weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in harsh weather conditions, including very hot and very cold weather, and tolerate loud noise.
• Ability to work in areas that may be exposed to live track/trains and high voltage.
• Ability to wear required safety equipment, including safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Measure, mark, and record openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed.
• Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
• Remove and replace track and track components, including ties, rails, and bars.
• Slide and align tie plates.
• Observe the condition of tracks, track beds, and track right of way to detect and report problems or defects.
• Dig holes and trenches.
• Use basic hand tools, such as sledgehammers, picks, track wrenches, and spike mauls, and perform basic tool maintenance.
• Comply with all company and railroad safety rules, practices, and regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Additional performance incentives