Traveling Bridge Construction Technician (Nationwide Laborer)

Koppers Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bridge Construction Technician, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to railroad bridge rehabilitation. This role offers continuous travel across the United States, providing opportunities for rapid advancement and on-the-job training. You will engage in physically demanding tasks while ensuring safety and quality in bridge construction. With a strong safety culture and a commitment to employee well-being, this innovative firm provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment. If you are self-motivated and ready for a rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Scheduling

Life Insurance

Wellness Program Incentives

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy physical labor required.
• Knowledge of construction tasks is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist Foreman in repairing and constructing railroad bridges.
• Operate various tools for structural work.
• Work at heights and in challenging environments.

Skills

Heavy Physical Labor

Pneumatic Tools Operation

Structural Steel Work

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pneumatic Tools

Impact Wrench

Oxygen and Acetylene Torch

Electric Drill

Hydraulic Drill

Job description

The KRS team is looking for dynamic individuals that are highly self-motivated to join our bridge construction crew and enjoy a rewarding career, while traveling nationwide. The position involves continuous travel/on-the-road from job to job throughout the United States in company vehicles with rapid advancement opportunities. Crew schedules are 6 work weeks on, (with weekends) followed by a week off.

Koppers Railroad Structures, Inc. has been at the forefront of railroad bridge rehabilitation in the United States and Canada since the mid-1950s. We are one of the nation's largest railroad bridge contracting and engineering companies, serving Class 1, regional and short line railroads. KRS has a strong safety culture and is a trusted partner with the railroad industry. We have been building careers for over 60 years and offer competitive wages with a rich benefits package. We provide on the job training.

With a base knowledge of construction tasks and physical labor experience, the Bridge Construction Technician will be trained to assist their Foreman with tasks associated with the repair and construction of railroad bridges.

Compensation

• The average starting wage for this role will be between $22.65 - $25.75 per hour $65,000 and $80,000 per year), commensurate with experience.
• Lodging Allowance $735/per week.

Job Responsibilities

• Remove steel rivets with pneumatic tool
• Tighten structural steel bolts with impact wrench
• Remove existing structural steel with oxygen and acetylene torch
• Drill holes in existing or new structural steel with magnetic drill
• Drill holes in existing or new timber with 1/2" Electric or Hydraulic Drill
• Hang Scaffolding
• Work at heights while utilizing lineman equipment
• Ascend and descend slopes with rough terrain
• Drive spikes and drive pins with maul
• Dig using hand shovel
• Operate 1/2' drill and generator, impact wrench, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools and chain saw * Use lineman gear, D-handle spade (shovel), sharpshooter (shovel), crowbar, and pry bar.

Benefits
KRS offers an outstanding benefits package that includes the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Plan with company match
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex scheduling to provide regular time off
• Travel Assistance Program, to encourage work/life balance through personal travel accounts once qualified
• Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Dependent)
• Paid Short Term Disability Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program Incentives
• Company provided PPE, equipment, tooling, and transportation

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current active driver's license with a favorable driving record (CDL is preferred and commands a premium rate)
• Previous and recent (within the last 6-months) experience with heavy physical labor
• Exposure to heights/no fear of heights
• Proof of active employment for last 24-months

Physical Demands

• This position involves heavy lifting of up to 70 pounds; long hours of standing, walking, and climbing on remote jobsites; detailed work with hands and fingers using machinery and controls; grabbing, reaching, and push/pull tasks; balancing, sometimes while stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Jobsites can be noisy with sounds of machinery and moving trains so raised voices may need to be used to hear. Ability to read and write are required as the position involves completion of information and forms.

Work Environment

• This position involves routine exposure to outside weather conditions and involves working around moving mechanical parts with vibration. Work is performed at heights of up to 300'
• Occasional work around fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals as well as sources of electricity
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local law