Laborer Rail Crew

Summary

Conrad Yelvington Distributors, a CRH company, supplies and distributes aggregate materials such as granite, river gravel, limestone, natural sand, and more. This rail served aggregate distribution network covers Florida, Southern Mississippi, South Carolina, and Alabama.

This position involves various manual tasks of general laboring duties on a rail yard crew, including shoveling, sweeping, operating hand tools and heavy equipment, and moving materials as directed. Experience in the rail or aggregate industries would be helpful.

With company-provided training and work experience, the Rail Crew Laborer seeks to achieve certification as a full-charge Rail Specialist, qualified to assist in train movements within CYD’s rail yards.

During the orientation period, the Rail Crew Laborer will apply for the CNYX Rail Conductor Program. The Laborer must meet company and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards for physical requirements, Motor Vehicle Record, and background/safety record.

Upon acceptance into the program, the Laborer will complete classroom work and on-the-job training. Once the Conductor Training Program is completed, the trainee is eligible for promotion to the Rail Specialist position. With experience, Rail Specialists may apply for the CNYX Locomotive Engineer Training Program.

• Ensure Health & Safety standards are met by complying with legislation, company policies and promoting a safe work environment.
• Perform assigned tasks safely and efficiently.
• Operate basic equipment as instructed.
• Follow instructions and work team-oriented.
• Regular attendance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or GED is preferred. Related Experience is a plus.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.

• Basic Math.

• Valid driver's license is required, meeting FRA and company standards.
• Loader experience preferred.
• Computer experience preferred.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, or hear. Frequently required to stand, lift up at least 50 pounds unassisted, push, pull, reach, use hands to finger, handle or feel, bend, twist, climb, and balance. Occasionally required to sit, kneel, and crouch.

Must be able to climb a ladder at heights up to 30 feet and perform physical tasks at such heights. Occasionally lift and/or move any load up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level is usually moderate.

Shift differential may apply.

laborer; rail; loader; yard maintenance

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

CRH is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.