Laborer 3: $20-22 per hour plus per diem

Frontier Railroad Services; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Paid Holidays

Life insurance and disability

401k Retirement Plan

Daily per diem

Job summary

Frontier Railroad Services is seeking a Laborer III to join our field team to repair and maintain track and railroad rights‑of‑way. The role involves outdoor, labor‑intensive work with substantial weekly travel to states where we operate.

You will perform construction or maintenance tasks on railroad tracks, operate hand‑held powered equipment, and must adhere to safety rules. Starting wage is $20/hour, increasing to $22/hour after 6 months, with yearly raises and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Outdoor work experience.
• Driver's License.
• Experience operating earth moving equipment in railroad environment.
• Welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction or maintenance tasks associated with railroad tracks.
• Operate hand-held powered equipment and manual tools.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Outdoor work

Driver's License

Earth moving equipment

Welding experience

Job description

Job Title: Laborer 3

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Company Overview

Frontier Railroad Services, LLC is a railroad construction company based in New Stanton, PA performing new construction and rehabilitation for customers in the Eastern United States.

SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUALS ARE WILLING TO WORK AS A TEAM AND TAKE A HIGH DEGREE OF PERSONAL SATISFACTION IN A HARD DAY’S WORK.

Job Description

In this position, you will work as a part of a team repairing and maintaining track or the railroad right of way. This job entails working outdoors in a labor-intensive environment.

This position requires substantial weekly travel to any of the states in which we operate.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform construction or maintenance tasks associated with railroad tracks.
• Operate hand-held powered equipment and manual tools.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to safety rules and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Outdoor work experience.
• Driver's License
• Experience operating earth moving equipment in a railroad environment.
• Welding experience.

Work Conditions

• Stoops, bends, kneels, crouches regularly.
• May involve overtime including weekends and holidays.
• Requires lifting in excess of 70 lbs.
• Works outside in all types of weather conditions.

Must pass drug screen and background check.

Salary and Benefits

• Starting wage for Laborer III is $20 per hour, increasing to $22 per hour after 6 months.
• Yearly pay raises.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company financial performance.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits.
• Paid Holidays.
• Life insurance and disability.
• 401k Retirement Plan.
• Daily per diem in most cases.
• Hotel and travel expenses paid in most cases.
• Scheduling with an emphasis on work/life balance.
• Opportunity for advancement in our growing company.

You must have a valid email address to apply for this position. Communication will be done via email.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applicants, we can only contact individuals who are the best fit for the requirements of the position.

EEO Statement: Frontier Railroad Servicesprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Frontier Railroad Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.