Laborer

Jimmy Jazz; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jimmy Jazz is hiring for a Laborer to support rerailing operations, track maintenance, load transfer, and car repair in field settings. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and efficient task completion.

The position requires at least one year of manual-labor experience and a valid driver's license, with 24/7 availability for emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays. On-site work with strict safety standards is expected.

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience in field-based operations involving manual labor.
• Must possess a valid Drivers’ License.
• Capable of understanding and following directions.
• Strong adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Must pass qualification tests (e.g., E-Rail Safe and other safety programs).
• Must meet 24/7 availability for emergency calls including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily safety briefing.
• Follows safety rules; wears PPE; performs work per procedures.
• Seeks direction from Foreman/Supervisor for daily tasks.
• Assists in rerailing, load adjust/transfer, car repair; reloads equipment for transport after shift; participates in site clean-up.
• Performs manual labor such as cutting vegetation, digging holes, and moving materials.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Ability to follow directions

Job description

• Job Category Laborer
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Responsible for execution of field-based work including manual labor in accomplishment of tasks related to rerailing operations, track maintenance and repair, load adjust/load transfer, and/or car repair. Follows direction and adheres to all safety policies/procedures. Ensures that all activities are carried out in a safe, effective, professional, and efficient manner to protect employees and the assets of the Company.

Responsibilities

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

• Actively participates in daily safety briefing.
• Follows all safety rules/regulations; wears required PPE; performs work in accordance with established process/procedures.
• Seeks out Foreman/Supervisor for direction regarding daily work assignment(s).
• As directed loads/moves/distributes materials in preparation of work activities for rerailing, load adjust, load transfer, car repair and general railroad maintenance and repair. Upon conclusion of daily work ensures that equipment/materials are reloaded for safe transportation to home-base and actively participates in site clean-up.
• Performs manual labor including but not limited to: cutting vegetation/brush, digging holes/trenches, carrying materials from vehicles/equipment to designated area

Qualifications

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• 1 year of work experience in field based operation involving manual labor (construction, farm equipment, utility, or related industry).
• Must possess a valid Drivers’ License.
• Capable of understanding and following directions.
• Display strong adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Must pass qualification tests as required (includes E-Rail Safe and other training/safety programs).
• Must meet 24/7 availability in order to respond to emergency calls for service including weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Constantly on feet
• Walking / carrying loads on uneven surfaces and in ballast.
• Working in ALL weather conditions.
• Working extended hours.
• Constant bending, twisting, stooping, standing and / or walking.
• Regular lifting of up to 50 pounds; loads in excess of 50 pounds and which can be reduced, should be made lighter.

NOTE: Cranemasters is a 24/7 emergency service provider to the railroad industry and as such, our employees are subject to work outside of normal working hours including nights, weekends and/or holidays.