What are the responsibilities and job description for the Railroad Laborer position at Midstates Rail LLC?
Job Title: General Laborer
Position Type: Full Time Hours: 40
Job Summary: About the general laborer will safely and efficiently remove and prepare rail to various sizes for pick-up.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Adheres to all safety rules, guidelines, and codes.
- Attends daily rail briefing and follows all FRA guide lines, subject to change at any time.
- PPE must be always worn on railroad property, according to FRA, Federal Railroad Association.
- Safely removing rail from inactive railroad.
- Marking and torching rail to various sizes /preparing rail for pick-up.
- Immediately report malfunctioning equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Building and maintaining positive working relationships with coworkers and supervisors.
- Ability to effectively handle high-pressure situations.
- Familiarity with a torch, hand and power tools and standard equipment.
- Ability to travel regularly; out for 3 weeks home for 1 week and repeat.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, clean Motor Vehicle Report: insurable.
- Ability to learn/ willing to train.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains.
- Able to work long periods including evenings and weekends when necessary.
- Able to bend, lift, push, and pull, as necessary.
- Able to lift to 75 pounds.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Health, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits eligibility after 60 days.
- Holiday and vacation pay.
- Travel expenses paid with $40 per day per diem.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Pass criminal background and drug screen
- Clean MVR (motor vehicle report)
Experience:
- Torching on railroad: 1 year (Preferred)
- Willing to train.
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Burnham, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Pass criminal background and drug screen?
- Clean MVR(motor vehicle report)
Experience:
- torching on railroad: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Burnham, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000
