Track Laborer- Westlake, LA

Requirements

• Previous railroad track construction experience preferred
• Ability to operate power tools
• Strong communication skills with co-workers, customers, and supervisors
• Willingness to travel
• Must 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 sledge hammer 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 safely
• Able to navigate into confined spaces if necessary

Environmental Conditions

Performs duties in multiple environments including outside construction project settings, in and around moving vehicles and equipment. Exposure to weather elements; must wear appropriate PPE required for the project site.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Flexible spending account benefits
• Paid maternity leave
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Work boot allowance
• Employee referral program
• Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train