Crane Operator

The KRS team is looking for dynamic individuals that are highly self-motivated to join our mobile bridge construction crews and enjoy a rewarding career while traveling the United States.

Koppers Railroad Structures, Inc. has been at the forefront of railroad bridge rehabilitation in the United States and Canada since the mid-1950s. We are one of the nation's largest railroad bridge contracting and engineering companies, serving Class 1, regional and short line railroads. KRS has a strong safety culture and is a trusted partner with the railroad industry. We have been building careers for over 60 years and offer competitive wages with a rich benefits package and rapid advancement opportunities.

With a base knowledge of construction tasks and physical labor experience, the Bridge Construction Technician will be trained to assist their Foreman with tasks associated with the repair and construction of railroad bridges. If you have experience with Tower Climbing, Lineman work, Farming, Ranching, General Labor, Roofing, or Outdoor Construction we want to talk to you.

This position involves continuous travel from job to job throughout the United States with a schedule of 6 weeks on with 1 week off.

Compensation

The starting wage for this role will be between $75,000 and $100,000 per year (based on hourly wage and overtime) to commensurate with experience. Our lodging allowance is $700 per work week and will be paid according to policy guidelines.

Benefits
Koppers Railroad Structures offers an outstanding benefits package that includes the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Travel Assistance Program, to encourage work/life balance through personal travel accounts
• Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Dependent)
• Paid Short Term Disability Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program Incentives
• Company provided PPE, equipment, tooling, vehicles, and transportation

Responsibilities

Perform Crane Operation and assist with general repair and or construction of railroad bridges throughout the United States and Canada. This position involves continuous travel throughout the US with occasional work in Canada and includes flex scheduling with a rotation of on and off weeks. Great advancement opportunities that are based on knowledge, capabilities and desire for advancement, not limited by a specific period of time.

• Complete daily DOT logs, crane inspection, truck inspection and required weekly reports.
• Read and understand Crane Operator manual for safe crane operation.
• Read load charts and operate within the capacity of the charts.
• Must be able to use proper rigging and hand signals when making a lift, do not exceed weight limits as posted on load charts.
• Perform and document daily, weekly, and monthly crane inspections.
• Operate rail gear properly.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on crane, truck and hyrails as required.
• Keep truck organized and the interior and exterior clean.
• Must be qualified in Level II track Worker Safety.
• Must be able to communicate with boom truck trainer, Foreman, and Manager Fleet.
• Assist in general labor duties, including removing steel rivets, tighten structural steel bolts, remove existing structural steel, hang scaffolding, paint steel, assist in replacement of bridge timbers, ascend and descend slopes with rough terrain, drive spikes and drift pins with maul, dig using hand shovel, drill holes in existing or new timber and work at heights.
• Operate a jack hammer, rock drill, pneumatic chipper and other power tools to assist in the repair of concrete structures.
• Operate ½” drill and generator, impact wrench, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, magnetic drill, torch and chain saw.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience with heavy outdoor physical labor
• Exposure to heights.
• Experience in operating hydraulic cranes
• Ability to read and interpret load charts.
• NCCCO Certification preferred (Fixed cab, Boomtruck)

Certificates, Licenses, Regulations

• Possess a valid Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with air brakes and hazardous material (HAZMAT) endorsement.
• Must pass company knowledge test, road test, and have favorable driving record in order to qualify for Company Operator's Permit

Other Requirements

• Knowledge in different types of bridge construction, the structural significance of their components and methods of repair is a plus.
• Ability to successfully complete gas mask, lead exposure, respirator usage and Fall Protection training programs.
• Clearance through Erailsafe Program (includes background check)
• Pass drug screen and company physical
• Work at heights up to 300'

Physical Demands

• This position involves heavy physical work with lifting up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to visually focus on items at close, mid, and far range, while identifying color and depth are required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road