What are the responsibilities and job description for the Burner - Mobile Rail Crew position at Progress Rail and Careers?
Job Purpose
As a Burner for the Progress Rail Mobile Rail Take Up Division your primary job purpose is to support our team in the torch cutting operation. You will travel to a variety of locations across the continental Unites States, working on Class 1 Railroad rail lines torch cutting scrap railroad steel.
Req ID
11493BR
City
Albertville
State:
Alabama
Company Description
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.
Key Job Elements
- The successful candidate will work primarily over the road and assist with daily rail cutting functions.
- Capable of performing job duties in a safe and professional manner.
- Must be able to quickly learn how to use a cutting torch to cut sections of the railroad track.
- Must be able to be away from home for 27 days on work schedule and then have 9 days scheduled off.
- Must be able to perform physical work of lifting up to 50 lbs periodically.
- Must be able to work in various weather conditions and perform duties outside, along railroad tracks.
Education / Training
- Entry Level;
- No training required;
- We ask applicants are ambitious to learn.
Qualifications and Experience
- Must be able to travel and be away from home for 27 days at a time.
- Must be able to operate a cutting torch (or able to quickly learn).
- Must be able to pass a post-offer drug testing program and will be subject to random drug testing.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.*
- Competitive Salary
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
- Group Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with employee and employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Incentive Bonus Plan
- Site Specific Relocation Programs
- Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Job Category
Production - Hourly
PRS Facility Location
Rail Take-Up - 078