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Heavy Construction General Laborer
Heavy Construction Laborers are responsible for performing physical labor using hand tools and equipment to construct, alter repair and maintain structures.
Duties
- Carry and place track materials using hand tools such as tie tongs, rail tongs, rail forks, lining bars, shovels, and jacks.
- Utilizes spike mauls or drivers to perform work
- Lift, position, handle, remove and install railroad crossties in and around the track structure.
- Connect and disconnect rail using track, impact, power wrenches, or welding materials.
- Move, clean and tamp ballast (crushed stone-like material) with shovels, tamping picks, clay picks, lining bars, and ballast forks.
- Cut associated materials with rail saws, cut off saws, and cold chisels.
- Work alongside heavy equipment by connecting, disconnecting and controlling material that is being moved
Qualifications
- Ability to lift 100 lbs
- Willing an able to work in all weather conditions
- Understands the proper use of PPE
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to pass state and federal background checks
Education Requirements
- High school diploma or general education diploma (GED), preferred
