Mainline Services, an established railroad construction company, is seeking Laborers & CDL Drivers to grow our expanding team.  This is an entry level position that aids and assists in hauling equipment, re-railing cars from a derailment and performs similar industrial and construction duties on railroad track maintenance work.  

Qualifications:

• Experience in field-based operation involving manual labor (construction, farm equipment, utility, or related industry).
• Must be able to use or learn to use a variety of tools and equipment, such as but not limited to the following: pulleys, vises, hand and power tools, steel collars/shackles, steel hooks, welding equipment, grinders, hydraulic jacks, steel chains and cables, portable lights, wheelbarrows, pumps and generators.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and/or a Class A or B CDL with a good driving record.
• Capable of understanding and following directions.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions performing construction related tasks.
• Display strong adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Requires lifting approximately 75-100 lbs. to perform job duties.
• Constant bending, twisting, stooping, standing and / or walking.
• Must pass qualification tests as required (includes E-Rail Safe, Background, Drug Test and other training/safety programs).
• 24/7 availability to respond to emergency calls for service including weekends and holidays.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for execution of field-based work including manual labor in accomplishment of tasks related to rerailing operations and track maintenance and repair.
• Follows direction and adheres to all safety policies/procedures.
• Ensures that all activities are carried out in a safe, effective, professional, and efficient manner to protect employees and the assets of the Company.
• Follows all safety rules/regulations; wears required PPE; performs work in accordance with established process/procedures.
• Seeks out Foreman/Supervisor for direction regarding daily work assignment(s).
• As directed loads/moves/distributes materials in preparation of work activities for rerailing, load adjust, load transfer, car repair and general railroad maintenance and repair.
• Upon conclusion of daily work ensures that equipment/materials are reloaded for safe transportation to home-base and actively participates in site clean-up.
• Performs manual labor including but not limited to cutting vegetation/brush, digging holes/trenches, carrying materials from vehicles/equipment to designated area.
• Actively participates in daily safety briefing.
• Working extended hours.
• Must be able to travel in the region frequently, with some out-of-town jobs that require multiple nights on the road.

Additional Job Duties if Applicant has a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License

• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspection of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with company policy and D.O.T. regulations.
• Drives tractor-trailer to/from job sites, inspects loads, and machinery being transported.
• Verifies transportation permits (if CDL certificated) to ensure that specifications for overweight and oversize loads/equipment are accurate.
• Responsible for loading, unloading and safe transportation of equipment and/or materials to/from job site, operation of equipment at job site (if qualified) and providing assistance in the rerailing divisions and/or the track maintenance/repair/new builds divisions.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have ability to work at heights, as well as climbing stairs, and work in hot or cold environments.
• Work outdoors in a noisy, safety sensitive environment.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to Work Outside & Travel Extensively
• Company provided training to obtain CDL-A
• Paid for Hotel and Travel Expenses while working remotely
• Company provided Personal Protective Equipment
• On the job training provided and advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Benefits start after 30 days - Health, Dental, Vision, Disability
• Paid time off - Accrual starts Day #1
• 401k with generous company match
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Mainline observes eight holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,  Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
• Employee assistance program 
• Employee referral program

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If you’re excited and ready to join our team, then click on the Non-DOT or DOT link below to fill out your application.  Our team will reach out to you and discuss the next steps in how to become our next laborer.