Equipment Operator/Truck Driver

General Summary:

The Truck Driver works as part of a Construction team completing all railroad construction projects, completing maintenance on equipment, installing signs and assisting other areas of Maintenance of Way and the railroads as needed.

General Duties:

• Perform construction or maintenance tasks associated with railroad tracks, crossings, etc.
• Operate dump truck and other heavy equipment/machinery
• Operate manual tools and power tools
• Ability to adhere to all safety rules and procedures
• Perform basic maintenance on all machinery
• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) required – Class A preferred
• Experience operating construction and heavy equipment
• Welding experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate various power tools and heavy pieces of machinery
• Must be able to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, procedure, and safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions and other work-related information
• Effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and associates in a clear, concise, courteous, and professional manner

Behavioral Expectations:

• Demonstrate a commitment to safety in own behavior and as an example to other employees, contractors or suppliers and the public.
• Compliance with company policies including Company Handbook, Railroad Operating Rules and Safety Rules, and company drug & alcohol policies.
• Must have good communication and written skills.
• Must be able to read and comprehend regulations and instructions as well as possess good verbal communication skills.
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb on ladders
• Ability to stand and/or sit for more than half of each workday with periodic breaks.
• Ability to see near, far, all color, have depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to speak and hear clearly to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, yard workers, and section leaders.
• Ability to balance and walk over extended areas with uneven footing
• Ability to bend, twist, and crawl in open or confined spaces
• Ability to bend/crouch/kneel at waist or knees between locomotive and cars.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 100lbs.
• Ability to perform physically strenuous work for extended periods of time
• Ability to exert up to 150lbs.
• Ability to work in tight, confined spaces.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions: (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet)
• Ability to work in conditions that include loud noise and fumes

Work Environment:

• Extreme all-weather conditions; un-even surfaces; safety sensitive work environment

Salary : $25 - $28