What are the responsibilities and job description for the Track Crew position at RJ Corman Railroad Co Carolina Lines?
Accountability: Inspects, installs, and maintains railroad track
Responsibilities:
o Complete required job duties safely and efficiently.
o Complete all required documentation.
o Promote a safe work environment.
o Ability to communicate well with co-workers, customers, and supervisors.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:
o Ability to operate power tools.
o Railroad construction experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
o Able to perform physical strenuous work
o Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
o Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs
o Requires occasional use of 30 lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50 lbs of
force
o Requires occasional use of 10 lb sledge hammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75 lbs of
force
o Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails and
ballast in a safe manner
o Able to navigate into confined spaces if necessary
Environmental Conditions: Work is performed outside in varying types of environmental conditions.
Major or Unusual Problems: Must be able to work away from home including long hours
& weekends as necessary. Must carry out responsibilities in a fast-paced outside RR / construction
environment. Requires efficient development and performance of processes; and requires ability to multitask in a time sensitive environment. High visibility position requires professional demeanor in interactions with Supervisors, employees, contractors and customers.
Job Dimensions: Interfaces with all levels of employees and management. Performs duties under general
supervision with limited discretion. Does not directly supervise employees.
Benefits: R. J. Corman Railroad Company is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R. J. Corman offers the following:
- Railroad Retirement benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
- Company paid life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Flexible spending account benefits
- Paid maternity leave
- 8 paid holidays
- Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Work boot allowance
- Employee referral program
- Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train
R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. R. J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug free company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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