Railroad Contracting Operator Job Sioux Falls area,South Dakota USA,Transportation

Position: RAILROAD CONTRACTING OPERATOR

Role Overview

This position is responsible for building and repairing railroad track and other railroad related tasks. Employee will operate straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor type vehicle equipped with front mounted hydraulically powered bucket, forklift, medium duty type section truck, back hoe, skid loader, wheel loader, on and off-track excavator, double axel roto on track dump truck, ballast regulator (set up for snow removal) tie crane, ballast regulator track tamper tie inserter spiker and spike puller.

Typical schedule during production season is Monday
- Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM with one Saturday per month. Typical schedule during maintenance season is Monday
- Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Hours may vary depending on weather and customer demand.

Duties and/or Responsibilities

Maintain right of way.

Build new railroad track.

Use different machines to accomplish railroad related tasks.

Help perform maintenance on machines.

Laying out rail, tie and other track materials.

Snow removal.

Clearing vegetation.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Up to one-month related experience or training.

Must have a valid license. Class A preferred.

Must be able to qualify as valid worker under FRA standards.

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.

Must be able to obtain DOT medical card.

Ensure FRA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending training.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with Company Match
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
8 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Years of Service Recognition
Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
Critical Illness Plan
Accident Coverage Plan
Hospital Indemnity

Additional Information

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

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