*Responsible for loading, unloading and safe transportation of equipment and/or materials to/from job site, operation of equipment at job site (if qualified) and providing assistance in one or more of the following: rerailing operations, maintenance/repair of railroad cars, load adjust/transfer activities and track maintenance/repair/new builds.
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*Ensures that all activities are carried out in a safe, effective, professional, and efficient manner so as to protect employees and the assets of the Company.
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*Essential Functions:*
* Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspection of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with Company policy and D.
O.
T.
regulations.
* Drives tractor-trailer to/from job sites, inspects loads, and machinery being transported.
Verifies transportation permits to ensure that specifications for overweight and oversize loads/equipment are accurate.
* Upon arrival at job site, participates in discussions related to the days’ work plan in to ensure safety/efficiency in carrying out daily work assignment.
Actively participates in daily safety briefing.
* Moves, stages, loads/unloads materials/equipment in preparation of work activities for rerailing, load adjust/transfer, and/or track maintenance/repair/new builds.
Upon conclusion of assignment ensures that equipment/materials are reloaded for safe transportation and actively participates in site clean-up.
* Assist in assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other equipment.
Operates equipment in conformance with standard operational policies/procedures while following all safety rules/regulations.
Assist with rigging and connection of chains, cables, and winches during derailments.
Performs equipment operations with awareness to surroundings and co-workers so as to avoid dangerous situations.
* Operates equipment (cranes, backhoes, grapple truck, dump truck, excavators, etc.
) in accomplishment of tasks associated with specialty lifting, re-railing, load transfer, track maintenance/repair, grading or other work in preparation for railroad construction and related activities.
* Works with hydraulic tools, welding, cutting with torches, electrical tools and common hand tools in accomplishment of work assignments.
* Continuously monitors equipment/vehicles to minimize down town and to ensure operational readiness.
* Perform and document minor service on equipment/vehicles, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Shop Manager/Foreman for repair.
* Participates in disassembly/loading of cranes and other equipment as necessary at the end of job assignment.
* Upon return to home base restocks vehicles/equipment with necessary parts, components, supplies in preparation of future work.
Sorts scrap materials placing same in designated locations.
* Flexible/work-ready to perform tasks for other departments/divisions as may be required to meet business needs and customer expectations.
* Follows all required safety policies and procedures.
* Maintains vehicles/equipment and work area ensuring that they are cleared of debris/trash, tools and equipment are organized and that the work area/vehicle/equipment present the level of quality and craftsmanship expected of Cranemasters’ team members.
*Required Travel:* Yes; Frequent/extended overnight travel
*Required Skills and Experience:*
* Three years of progressive experience operating heavy motorized equipment to include: backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, front-end loader, grapple truck, rail-bound equipment, tractor and skid-steer loaders; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
* Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with good driving record.
* Capable of understanding and following directions.
* Display strong adherence to safety policies and procedures.
* Able to read, write and speak English
* Must pass qualification tests as required (includes E-Rail Safe and other training/safety programs).
* Must meet 24/7 availability in order to respond to emergency calls for service including weekends and holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Paid time off
* Paid training
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person