HiRail Grapple Truck Operator (100% Travel, 21/7, Midwest/Midsouth)

American Rail Marketing, LLC; Kansas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with 6% Company Match

Health & Dental Coverage

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

American Rail Marketing L.L.C. seeks a Rail Crew Foreman / Grapple Truck Operator to lead a small crew in removing railroad rail and track material. The role requires on-track experience, a valid CDL, and strong safety discipline.

You will operate a boom-truck, load materials, and ensure timely production while complying with FRA/OSHA rules. You’ll schedule daily work, communicate with railroad customers, and perform routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old with valid CDL driving license (A or B).
• Minimum 2 years CDL drivers’ experience and 2 years railroad boom truck ops.
• Willing to travel 3 weeks per month and pass pre-offer drug test.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of 2-4 Laborers in processing and removal of rail and track material.
• Ensure safety standards (FRA/OSHA) and company policies are followed.
• Coordinate daily crew scheduling and meet production goals.
• Operate a boom-truck and load/unload rail and track materials safely.
• Perform preventative and general maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Safety adherence

Communication

Self-motivation

Scheduling

Education

CDL Class A or B

Tools

Knuckle Boom Grapple

Rail Operations

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

American Rail Marketing L.L.C. (AmRail), a leading provider of railroad material take-up services to the Railroad industry, with operations throughout the United States, has immediate openings for 1 Rail Crew Foreman / Grapple Truck Operator. We are offering a very competitive salary and benefits package for a Grapple Truck Operator with on-track rail and OTM picking experience. Please do not apply if you do not have on-track rail picking experience; we are looking for a professionals, and our offer will show it.

Foreman Responsibilities Include: Leading a crew of 2-4 Laborers in the processing and removal of railroad rail and other track material with a hi-rail grapple truck. Adherence to individual Railroad and FRA safety standards and company policies. Accurate communication and reporting (both written and verbal). Preventative maintenance on all equipment.

Essential Functions (Foreman/Operator):

• Safety.
• Great Work Ethic - Ability to learn, willing to take direction and receive feedback.
• Self-motivator with the ability to work without constant supervision, always on time.
• Responsible for daily crew scheduling and meeting production goals set by management.
• Communicate in a professional manner by phone and in person with all levels of internal personnel and railroad customer contacts.
• Skillfully operate a boom-truck; this includes but is not limited to, picking up and loading 10' to 42' long pieces of railroad rail into a rail-cart towed on track behind your grapple-truck, picking up and loading rail under 10' and any other track material scrap into the bed of the grapple-truck, moving the truck using remote drive while in the Operators seat, loading and unloading materials without causing damage to equipment, setting the grapple-truck and rail-cart on and off track safely and efficiently.
• Load/unload semi-trucks and railcars using the knuckle boom grapple.
• Segregate railroad materials using knuckle boom.
• Operate a cutting torch well enough to teach other employees to torch-cut railroad rail.
• Perform preventative & general maintenance to all equipment.
• 6 days per week, 60 hours per week is typical.
• Must be able to take direction from immediate supervisor and implement plans accordingly.
• Adherence to Company safety rules & regulations as well as working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations; FRA safety regulations and technical developments effecting workplace safety.
• Accurate reporting of required data both verbal and written, some computer work is necessary requiring completion of Company forms submitted electronically each day.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Class A or B CDL driver’s license.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years CDL drivers’ experience.
• This position will require 3-weeks consecutive travel per month.
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in railroad boom truck operations.
• Must be able to pass a pre-offer drug test and will be subject to FRA random drug testing.
• Knowledge of operations; leadership, organization, good communication, good mathematical skills; and basic computer competency.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time, bend at waist, twist upper body, walk, and/or otherwise move around uneven surfaces and on railroad ballast.
• Climb up and down ladders on equipment.

Benefits: Total compensation package includes:

• 401(K) with 6% Company Match
• Health & Dental Coverage, BCBS
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Life Insurance.

Job Conditions:

• Dusty, dirty, and noisy; work outside subject to temperature extremes and adverse weather conditions.
• Physical hazards are present due to the equipment and machinery in use and working in close proximity to railroad operations.

Background Investigation: The following will be conducted:

• Social Security verification
• Criminal history verification
• Employment history verification
• Military history verification
• Alcohol or drug-related conviction verification
• Motor vehicle record for last 7 years to include all relevant violations

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.

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