Travelling Bridge Construction Technician

Capital Railroad Services; United States; Remote; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Plan with company match

Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Bereav.

Travel Assistance Program

Paid Short Term Disability Leave

Company provided PPE

Job summary

Capital Railroad Services seeks Bridge Construction Technicians to join our nationwide traveling crew. Work involves constant travel in company vehicles, constructing and repairing railroad bridges, and supporting Foremen on diverse job sites across the United States.

The role requires a High School diploma, a valid driver's license (CDL preferred), and comfort with heights and heavy physical labor. Competitive hourly compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Active driver's license with a favorable driving record (CDL preferred).
• Recent heavy physical labor experience (within last 6 months).
• Ability to work at heights.
• Proof of active employment for last 24 months.

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 steel or timber with appropriate drills.
• Work at heights using lineman equipment.
• Ascend/descend slopes on rough terrain.
• Drive spikes and pins with maul.
• Dig with hand shovel.
• Operate drills, generators, and power tools.
• Use lineman gear and hand tools.

Skills

Physical Labor

Working at heights

Reading and writing

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Shift Type

Crew schedules are 6 work weeks on, (with weekends) followed by a week off.

Location

Remote (Virtual) - US - US (Primary)

Job Description

The CRS 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. 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.

• 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
• 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.

Compensation

23.35-26.50 hourly

Job 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.
• 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

Benefits

Capital Railroad Services offers an outstanding benefits package that includes the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Bereavement Leave
• Travel Assistance Program, to encourage work/life balance through personal travel accounts (qualification period required)
• Paid Short Term Disability Leave
• Company provided PPE, equipment, tooling, and transportation

About Capital Railroad Services (CRS)

Capital Railroad Services (formerly 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. CRS 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Capital Railroad Services is an equal opportunity employer and does 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.