Maintenance of Way Laborer

Lake Superior & Ishpeming RR; Negaunee Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. - Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad is seeking a Section Laborer in the Maintenance of Way Department at our Negaunee, MI location. The role focuses on constructing, repairing, maintaining, and dismantling/installing tracks, switches and rights of way using hand tools and equipment.

Safety-conscious and self-driven candidates preferred. The position requires physical tasks, working at heights, and shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must be able to become and remain GCOR qualified.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain a TWIC (TSA security assessment).
• Position requires random drug and alcohol testing.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States full-time.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, FRA, and company policies.
• Observe and inspect track for defects.
• Perform track maintenance, repair, installation, and rigging of materials.
• Read and understand blueprints, regulations, and instructions.
• Work safely with hand and power tools; general housekeeping.

Skills

GCOR knowledge

Safety mindset

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Location: Negaunee, MI Cleveland-Cliffs - Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad has an immediate opportunity for a Section Laborer in the Maintenance of Way Department at our Negaunee, MI location. This role is responsible for safely and efficiently performing work as a crewmember. The role also is constructing, repairing, maintaining, and dismantling/installing tracks, switches and right of ways using hand tools and equipment. Our ideal candidate will be accountable for safe & efficient work and operating practices, enjoys hard work, is self-driven, goal oriented and resilient. Most importantly, will demonstrate a safety conscious mindset.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, applicable rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
• Observes and inspects track for problems and/or defects.
• Performs track maintenance, repair and installation and rigging of materials.
• Reads and understands blueprints, regulations and instructions.
• Works safely and efficiently with basic hand and power tools.
• Performs general housekeeping and cleanup.
• Develops and maintains positive and productive working relationships with co-workers and supervisors; supports others, demonstrates good communication skills, competence, good judgment, good work ethic, integrity, a positive attitude and character that inspires trust.

Position requires working at and climbing to heights of 20 feet or more, indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, in, on and around moving heavy equipment in close clearance spaces at times with occasional exposure to fumes, noise, dust, dirt and vibrations. Requires the ability to frequently reach, push, pull and/or lift and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to 50 lbs. and/or exerting up to 50 lbs. of force, at times performing continuous physical tasks for extended periods of time. Requires working, standing and walking on varied surfaces, uneven ground and/or climbing on/off equipment in varying conditions including concrete floors, gravel, rail car floors, snow, ore pellets, etc. Requires a commitment to safety and the ability and willingness to understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits to prevent on the job accidents and injuries. Must work safely and efficiently and not cause a threat to the health and safety of self and others with the ability to identify safety risks and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations. Must utilize all protective equipment as assigned/required. Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week in all weather conditions. Must be open to work any shift including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime and callouts. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must have the ability to become and remain General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR) qualified.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): requires candidates to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph).
• Position requires random testing for drugs and alcohol.
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Railroad experience.
• State certified welder.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with at least 1 year of experience.
• Track maintenance experience.
• Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug‑free workplace and conduct pre‑employment screening as a condition of employment. Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat‑rolled steel producer in North America.

Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs is also the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. As a team of more than 30,000 people, we proudly serve a diverse range of markets and are the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America. Built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, we operate responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future. With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions, we promise to become North America’s leader in steelmaking and mining sustainability. Cleveland-Cliffs offers opportunities for high‑performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines. Whether in the field or office, Cleveland-Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers our employees to achieve their highest potential. Employees will be presented with a challenging and rewarding environment. A competitive compensation package, opportunities for advancement, and work‑life balance all lead to a positive, passionate career at Cleveland-Cliffs.