Bridge Laborer - Lexington, KY

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is hiring for a Bridge Laborer based in Lexington, KY.

Accountability:

Works with the RJC RR Company Bridge Crew in executing maintenance and project needs. Primarily responsible for manual labor aspect of bridge maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures FRA compliance with work practices.
• Works with team members and is proactive with safety compliance.
• Must understand and operate according to FRA Bridge worker fall protection requirements.
• Required to work both independently and in groups, most often in an elevated environment requiring use of fall protection safety gear.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:

• Prefer experience in construction / maintenance / laborer position.
• Communication skills with demonstrated experience with all levels of personnel

Physical Requirements:

• Able to perform physical 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 30 lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50 lbs of force
• Requires occasional use of 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 in a safe manner
• Able to navigate into confined spaces if necessary

Environmental Conditions:

• Performs many duties in job-site environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles and equipment.

Frequent exposure to weather elements; and appropriate PPE required for job site visits.

Major or Unusual Problems:

• Maintenance of teamwork to achieve track/mechanical standards objectives. Achieving timely and expedited performance to customers often in situations beyond the control of the operation.
• Position requires significant travel - rotation 8 days on, 6 days off

Job Dimensions:

• Performs job under minimal supervision, planning and managing preventive maintenance of equipment and bridges.

R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.