Ore Dock Laborer

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Ascend/descend approximately 100 stairs to perform duties on ore dock topside and at base of ore dock
• Safely and efficiently unloads iron ore pellets from freight cars and closes freight car floor hatchways, manually and/or with mechanical machinery
• Loooses iron ore pellets in rail cars, storage silos, and doorways with manual tools and motorized equipment
• Cleans pellet spillage alongside freight cars and at base of docks manually with hand tools and mechanical sweeper
• Safely performs any other work of laborers as assigned by the supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

  Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
  • Must practice safe work habits to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
  • Must utilize all protective equipment as assigned/required
  • Must have the ability and willingness to understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and supervisors
  • Excellent reading, communication and computer data entry skills
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs
  • Must have the ability to become and remain General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR) qualified
  • Ore Dock Foremen are subject to CFR Part 219 Control of Alcohol & Drug Use and CFR Part 228 Covered Service Regulations
  • Requires full, normal flexibility in all joints to perform work at/above shoulder level, ascending/descending ore dock stairway, ladders, freight cars, mechanical trapper unit, forward bending, squatting, twisting or any combination of these movements to perform general duties
  • Must have the ability to push/pull or lift, exerting up to 50 pounds of force
  • Must have the ability to perform continuous physical tasks for extended periods of time
  • Periodically, duties require fall protection harnessing
  • Must have the ability to safely and efficiently work at heights up to 80 feet
  • May be required to permanently fill other assignments or positions by appointment per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week in all weather conditions
  • You may be required to work various shifts, overtime, holidays and weekends
  • All positions require pre-employment background verification, physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening
  • Must be available to work 365 days a year - days, nights, weekends and holidays

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous railroad and/or laborer/construction experience
  • Relocation assistance is not provided for this position