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Careers Available at Northern Rail Services

Railroad Construction Laborer

General Summary/Description:

Local railroad construction company seeking motivated individual to join our growing team and expanding business.  Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).  Be willing to obtain their CDL-B license, CDL-A license a plus.  Candidate must have reliable transportation, must be able to get to shop daily.  Periodic overnight travel may be required.  Travel expenses and transportation provided to job sites and out-of-town work.  Work week is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday.  Plenty of opportunity for overtime.  All work is considered safety sensitive and is highly regulated by the Federal Railroad Association (FRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).  Supervision received may vary from close to moderate depending on level of experience.

Typical work includes loading and unloading various types of materials and tools in/off trucks at the shop or at work sites.  Work includes the use of shovels, picks, compressor, heavy duty pneumatic tools, grinders, and various tools associated with railroad work.  Work may involve redirecting traffic, clean up debris, place barricades and other duties/work associated with railroad construction, maintenance, and repair.  Candidate will assist skilled workers during construction, maintenance, and repair projects.  Responsibilities include the safe operation of company equipment.  Candidate will be required to abide by all FRA safety-sensitive work and company health and safety policies.

Our team is very diversified, we seek to promote from within and we train the needed skills required to perform railroad maintenance and construction.  Our goal is to train our staff to enhance performance and offer the opportunities to advance your career.  We are a family-oriented business.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

• 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license (must provide a MVR)
• Must meet preemployment DOT physical requirements.
• Must be able to pass a DOT drug and alcohol test.
• Will be subject to provide past drug tests and/or any attendance of substance abuse programs.
• Must submit to a CORI/SORI, background check.
• Must be physically capable of lifting greater than 50 pounds for extended periods of time during the day.
• Must be comfortable using a wide range of equipment and tools, strong mechanical and technical skills a plus.
• CDL-A with a minimum of 1 year of commercial driving a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the use of tools, equipment and materials commonly used in railroad construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to perform manual laboring tasks for extended periods, potentially under adverse weather conditions.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Benefits: (begin after 90-day probationary period and subject to company policies)

• Health insurance
• Simple IRA contributions
• Vacation (after 1 year of employment)
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Personal time