Rail Crewperson

Position Overview

This is a hands‑on laborer role supporting a rail yard crew with a variety of physically demanding tasks. Duties include shoveling, sweeping, handling materials, using hand tools, and assisting with general site upkeep. While some operation of heavy equipment may be involved, the primary focus is manual labor. Prior experience in rail or aggregate environments is a plus, but not required.

Training will be provided.

• Unloading product from railcars at various company facilities.
• Assist the plant foreperson with the daily operations and upkeep of the plant.
• Perform general labor, shoveling, necessary equipment maintenance, and assist foreperson or crew members as needed.
• May perform welding and fabrication duties as required.
• Day‑to‑day work may include safe operation of heavy equipment such as a Frontend Loader and skid‑steer loader.
• Detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly.
• Follow directions.
• General understanding of OSHA & MSHA regulations.

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co‑workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Strictly adhere to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Be willing to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Maintain timely and regular attendance, as expected of all Shelly Company employees.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to do routine paperwork.

Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with tens and hundreds. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;

occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 105 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• 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.

The Shelly Company, a CRH Company, 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.