Track Laborers

Overview

Herzog Contracting Corp. is seeking Track Laborers in Irving, TX to join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position.

* Installs railroad track and embankments including special track work, road crossings, signage, and rail lubricators.

* Capable of using hand and power tools and a wide variety of sizes and types of track machines including:

* Spike pullers, spike drivers, tie adze, hydraulic rail jacks, power wrenches, tie boring machines, rail drills, rail grinders, and rail saws

* Highway trucks equipped with rail guide wheels, hydraulic booms, and lift gates to remove and replace ties, rails, fasteners - cut or screw spikes, anti-creepers, bolts, elastic clips, insulators, rail seat pads, and conventional and insulated rail joints, special track work components, crushed rock ballast, crossing surfaces, paving, subgrade material, vegetation, signs, and structures.

* May work as a member of a crew or independently.

* May work under the direction of a Railroad Track Foreman or Railroad Track Welder.

* Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog's Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.

* Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.

* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* Three years' experience in railroad track construction and/or maintenance preferred. Experience using various machines for railroad construction or maintenance work in an operating railroad environment preferred.

* Knowledge of safe and proper procedures for operating track tools and equipment.

* Knowledge of safe and efficient manipulation of equipment and tools to perform construction and maintenance tasks.

* Ability to complete work under time pressures and to maintain composure under the stress of emergency situations.

* Must be able to work well with others.

* Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear, and understand) the English language.

* Company provides required Personal Protective Equipment including a Safety Boots Allowance Program.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

* Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.

* Maintain a valid driver's license and endorsements as required per position.

* Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.

* Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this role. This position will be physically demanding s is a non-exhaustive overview of the physical requirements of this job.

* Regularly lift up to 75 pounds of weight, up to an end height of 36 inches for a distance of up to 10 feet.

* Regularly lift up to 50 pounds of weight, up to an end height of 48 inches for a distance of up to 10 feet.

* Regularly carry weight up to 16 pounds for a distance of up to 100 feet.

* Regularly push/pull a force up to 25 pounds for up to eight minutes continuously.

* Regularly grasp/squeeze equipment or tools with a force up to 40 pounds.

* Regularly ascend and descend a 10 step ladder with up to 25 pounds. Frequently climb on/off equipment.

* Regularly ascend/descend a step with a height of 28 inches from the floor.

* Regularly kneel, bend, squat for extended periods of time.

* Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time.

* Able to walk on uneven surfaces up to 1 mile.

* Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet).

* Available to work a 40 hour work week subject to overtime, on call and alternate shifts that may include weeknights, weekends and holidays.

* Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.

* Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.

Safety:

* Herzog is nationally recognized for its excellent corporate safety record which results from all employees at all levels, in all positions…