Timber Railroad Bridge Laborer – Hands-On Construction

Martinusrail; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinus is seeking a Bridge Laborer in Missouri to join our crew building timber railroad bridges. This full-time role involves using hand tools and operating heavy equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, repairing tracks and bridge structures, replacing ties and rails, and handling ballast material. A valid driver’s license is preferred; CDL is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience a plus.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safety conscious work ethic.
• Repair and rebuild railroad track & bridge structures using hydraulic or hand tools.
• Remove and replace ties and rails; pull and drive spikes; shovel rock ballast; load and unload equipment and material.
• Use various types of tools and equipment, including tampers, regulators, backhoes, torches, hammers, jacks, and other mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot problems on equipment.
• Be familiar with federal and state regulations as they relate to the railroad industry.
• Ability to update rules and manuals to assure continuous compliance with all railroad regulations.
• Adhere to and promote safe work practices.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Heavy equipment operation

Hand tools usage

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

18 years or older

Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Hydraulic tools

Backhoes

Tampers

Torches

Regulators

Hammers

Jacks

Job description

The person in this position works as a crew member to build timber railroad bridges. This position uses hand tools and operates heavy equipment.

Job Type:
Full-time

Job Title:
Bridge Laborer

Company Description:
Martinusis a market leading, full-service railway infrastructure company that builds and maintains large scale railroads and intermodals within North America. We have the internal resources necessary to construct full turnkey railway projects for the Class 1, Shortline and Industrial markets. Martinus has a solution-focused approach which helps clients meet their goals and achieve the best possible outcomes, developing project solutions in partnership with clients. This is backed up by 18 years of experience delivering complex multi-disciplinary railroad projects across the globe.

For more information, visit www.martinusbottomline.com and follow Martinus on LinkedIn.

Education / Credentials:

• Must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience a plus
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred

Key Job Elements:

The primary duties include and are not limited to the following:

• Maintain a safety conscious work ethic.
• Repair and rebuild railroad track & bridge structures using hydraulic or hand tools.
• Remove and replace ties and rails; pull and drive spikes; shovel rock ballast; load and unload equipment and material.
• Use various types of tools and equipment, including tampers, regulators, backhoes, torches, hammers, jacks, and other mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot problems on equipment.
• Be familiar with federal and state regulations as they relate to the railroad industry.
• Ability to update rules and manuals to assure continuous compliance with all railroad regulations.
• Adhere to and promote safe work practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.