Laborer

Herzog; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Robust benefits package

Job summary

A national railroad services company located in St. Joseph, Missouri, is seeking Laborers to support daily operations across various areas, including railcar maintenance and fabrication. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and basic mechanical aptitude. Responsibilities include assisting skilled trades, performing safety operations, maintaining organized workspaces, and adhering to rigorous safety standards. A strong work ethic and adherence to safety procedures are essential for success in this physically demanding role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous industrial, mechanical, or rail experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor environments.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and a willingness to learn are essential.
• Strong awareness of safety protocols and procedures is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders, fitters, and mechanics with tasks.
• Perform groundwork including coupling and uncoupling cars.
• Safely operate the switch engine.
• Maintain an organized workspace and environment.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Ability to work independently

Strong safety awareness

Basic hand and power tool knowledge

Dependability

Adaptability

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Herzog Railroad Services, Inc. is currently seeking Laborers in St. Joseph, MO to join our team.

The General Laborer supports daily operations across the railcar maintenance shop, fabrication shop, and track support areas. This role performs a variety of general labor tasks, assists skilled trades personnel, supports rail switching operations, and ensures shop and yard areas remain safe and organized.

Duties and Responsibilities

*This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position.

• Assist welders, fitters, and mechanics with railcar and fabrication shop tasks.

• Perform groundwork including coupling/uncoupling cars, and properly aligning switches.
• Complete pre- start up switch engine inspection and recognize problems and complete daily checklist.
• Safely operate the switch engine including start-up/shut down.
• Perform basic switch engine maintenance (e.g., changing brake shoes, adjusting air brake piston travel).
• Adhere to safety rules of switching outside and inside the shop.
• Assist with track maintenance (driving spikes, lubing switches, tighten joint bars, and recognize needed track maintenance).
• Maintain an organized storage yard and safe work environment.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and hand tools safely.
• Perform general shop cleaning, material handling, and basic fabrication support (cutting, grinding, drilling, prepping).
• Handle scrap, waste, and recyclable materials per company safety and environmental guidelines.
• Work overtime as the need arises.
• Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous industrial, mechanical, or rail experience a plus.
• Ability to work in various indoor/outdoor environments.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn rail and shop processes.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Basic hand and power tool knowledge.
• Dependability, adaptability, and strong work ethic.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this role. This position will be physically demanding at times. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the physical requirements of this job.

• Work in extreme all-weather conditions; uneven surfaces; safety sensitive work environment.
• Able to work in conditions with loud noise; work on/around heavy/moving machinery.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds overhead; occasionally carry weight up to 75 pounds up to 10 feet.
• Regularly push-pull with forces up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly use hands to perform activities involving grasping, turning, holding with forces up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly ascend and descend steps with a height of 28 inches carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly ascend and descend a 7-rung ladder while carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently bend, crouch, stand and sit for extended time.
• Able to walk and work on uneven surfaces over sometimes great distances while maintaining balance.
• Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
• Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.

Safety

• Herzog is nationally recognized for its excellent corporate safety record which results from all employees at all levels, in all positions adhering to established policies and procedures. Reporting any and all safety violations to your immediate supervisor is a prerequisite for continued employment. Safety diligence by all results in a safe work environment for all.

Benefits

• Herzog offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.

Why Herzog

Founded in 1969, Herzog is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a satellite office in Fort Worth, Texas.

Over the course of our 50+ year history, Herzog has become a national leader in the construction, operations and maintenance of commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and freight rail projects.

We believe our culture is at the heart of our existence. It is that belief which empowers every member of our professional family to act with purpose and passion as they advance their career throughout their personal pursuit of excellence.

Backed by over five decades of experience, Herzog delivers exceptional customer service and elite results.

Our success is the outcome of our relentless pursuit of excellence, our passion for our customers, safety without compromise, and a deep-rooted belief in the power of team.

We invite you to join us on our journey to excellence as we work to be better today than yesterday and better tomorrow than today.

It is the policy of Herzog Railroad Services, Inc. to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.