Track Laborer- Westlake, LA

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

8 Paid Holidays Per Year

PTO Accrual

401K Employer Match

Group Life Insurance

Job summary

R.J. Corman Switching Company in Westlake, LA is seeking a Track Laborer to join our crew. The role involves hands-on track work, operating power tools, and teamwork with coworkers and supervisors.

Qualified candidates should be able to travel, pass a background check, drug test, and a physical capacity test. The position offers full-time hours and comprehensive benefits as listed by the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in railroad track construction preferred.
• Must be able to pass background check, drug test and physical capacity test.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate power tools as part of track work.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, customers, and supervisors.

Skills

Stamina / Physical endurance

Operate power tools

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Job description

R.J. Corman Switching Company is currently seeking a Track Laborer to join our team in Westlake, LA.

Responsibilities

• Ability to operate power tools.
• Ability to communicate well with co-workers, customers, and supervisors.

Specialized Or Technical Knowledge, Education And Experience

• Previous railroad track construction experience preferred.
• Qualified candidates will be required to travel.
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug test, and physical capacity test.

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform physically strenuous work.
• Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Requires occasional use of a 30 lb. claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50 lbs. of force.
• Requires occasional use of a 10 lb. sledgehammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75 lbs. 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 and around moving vehicles and equipment.
• Exposure to weather elements.
• Must wear appropriate PPE required for the project site.

Benefits: R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R. J. Corman offers the following:

Full-Time Team Members

• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
  • 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
  • Veteran's Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
  • Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
• FSA and HSA Options
• 401K Employer Match
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Group Life Insurance

All Team Members

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Boot Voucher
• Company Provided PPE
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. R. J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug-free company.