Undercutter Construction Laborer - RailWorks : Job Details

Performs a variety of tasks involving physical labor at construction sites, utilizing hand and power tools and other equipment. This position will require extensive travel.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards via handtools and power tools.
• Measures, marks, and records openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed
• Controls traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
• Removes and replaces ballast
• Observes condition of tracks, track beds, and track right of way to detect and report problems or defects
• Digs holes and trenches.
• Sorts track material for loading and unloading and assists operators with signaling equipment.
• Complies with all company and railroad safety rules, practices and regulations.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 0-2 years of relevant construction experience
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Driver's license, reliable transportation, and available to travel.
• Works outdoors at construction sites
• Performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as standing, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, and handling of materials, equipment, and tools
• Uses hands and fingers to grasp, manipulate, and/or assemble objects and tools
• Lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries heavy objects, machinery, and tools up to 50 pounds
• Exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather
• Exposed to loud noise
• May be exposed to live track/trains and high voltage
• Must wear appropriate safety equipment, such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection, as required by the company.

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.