Rail Laborer

VORST RAIL SERVICES EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION Laborer Reports To: Crew Leader and Management Team FLSA Status: Non-Exempt SUMMARY: A ground worker that will complete all tasks associated with constructing, altering repairing maintaining and demolishing railroad tracks and associated structures and components. DUTIES AND 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 QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience - High School Diploma, High School Equivalence Certificate, or experience to compensate. - Two or more years of work experience in construction field is preferred. Other Qualifications - 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 COMPETENCIES: - Work well in a team/crew environment - Quick learner - Mechanically inclined - Safety awareness PHYSICAL DEMANDS: - 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 WORK ENVIRONMENT: - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions - Hot temperatures from asphalt and being outdoors - Moving construction and railroad equipment/trains - Fumes from petroleum derived products - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud - Due to jobsite hazards, employees are required to wear PPE - PPE required is as follows: 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 - During warmer months, the required personal protective equipment may cause the employee to be very warm while working, it is still required Benefits: - Dental insurance - Health insurance - Life insurance - Retirement plan - Vision insurance - 401k Schedule: - 10 hour shift - 12 hour shift - 14 hour shift - Overtime Job Type: Full-time Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour Supplemental pay types: - Bonus pay Education: - High school or equivalent (Preferred) License/Certification: - Driver's License (Required) Willingness to travel: - 100% (Required) Work Location: - On the road