Track Crew Member (Houston, TX)

R. J. Corman Railroad Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the railroad industry is seeking Track Crew Members to inspect, maintain, and ensure the functionality of railroad tracks in the Houston area. Ideal candidates should have mechanical skills, the ability to work in varying environmental conditions, and a commitment to safety. Benefits include medical insurance from day one, paid time off, and a 401K retirement plan, highlighting the company's investment in employee well-being.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

8 paid holidays

Paid time off

401K retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Railroad construction experience preferred.
• Ability to pass railroad safety test and training.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain railroad tracks.
• Perform switching and equipment maintenance.
• Promote a safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Communication

Ability to operate power tools

Job description

Corman Railroad Company is currently seeking Track Crew Members to inspect and maintain railroad track in the Houston, TX area. Must be mechanically inclined, able to work away from home including long hours andweekends as necessary. Previous railroad experience a plus.

Candidates will perform switching, equipment maintenance, and otherduties associated with maintaining anefficient switching operation.

Job Requirements :

• Complete required job duties safely and efficiently.
• Railroad construction experience preferred.
• Ability to pass railroad safety test and training.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Promote a safe work environment.
• Ability to communicate well with co-workers, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to operate power tools.
• Work is performed outside in varying types of environmental conditions.
• Applicant must be able to lift, carry, stand, walk on uneven surfaces, manually manipulate, grasp, reach out, climb, kneel, bend, twist, and push / pull with confined spaces.

Physical Requirements :

• Able to perform physical strenuous work
• Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs
• Requires occasional use of 30lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50lbs of force
• Requires occasional use of 10lb sledge hammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75lbs of force
• Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails and ballast in a safe manner
• Able to navigate into confined spaces if necessary

Environmental Conditions : Performs duties in multiple environments including outside construction project settings, in and around moving vehicles and equipment.Exposure to weather elements; must wear appropriate PPE required for theprojectsite.

Benefits : Corman Railroad Company is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. Corman offers the following :

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Paid maternity leave
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Employee referral program
• Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train