RAILROAD CONTRACTING OPERATOR

Knife River Corporation; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking a motivated individual for railroad track construction and maintenance in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The role includes operating various heavy machinery and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Candidates should have a valid driver's license, preferably Class A, and up to one month of related experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Up to one month of related experience or training required.
• Must have a valid license; Class A preferred.
• Must qualify as a valid worker under FRA standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain right of way.
• Build new railroad track.
• Help perform maintenance on machines.
• Clear vegetation and perform snow removal.

Skills

Knowledge of machines and tools

Ability to operate heavy machinery

Understanding of safety regulations

Job description

Role Overview

This position is responsible for building and repairing railroad track and other railroad related tasks. Employee will operate straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor type vehicle equipped with front mounted hydraulically powered bucket, forklift, medium duty type section truck, back hoe, skid loader, wheel loader, on and off-track excavator, double axel roto on track dump truck, ballast regulator (set up for snow removal) tie crane, ballast regulator track tamper tie inserter spiker and spike puller.

Typical schedule during production season is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM with one Saturday per month. Typical schedule during maintenance season is Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Hours may vary depending on weather and customer demand.

Duties and/or Responsibilities

1. Maintain right of way.
2. Build new railroad track.
3. Use different machines to accomplish railroad related tasks.
4. Help perform maintenance on machines.
5. Laying out rail, tie and other track materials.
6. Snow removal.
7. Clearing vegetation.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

1. Up to one-month related experience or training.
2. Must have a valid license. Class A preferred.
3. Must be able to qualify as valid worker under FRA standards.
4. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
5. Must be able to obtain DOT medical card.
6. Ensure FRA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending training.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

Additional Information

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.