NEEDED: Heavy Equipment Operators & Laborers with Class A CDL in Southeast US - Overtime pay for all hours after 4pm.

 

Are you are looking for a career in the railroad industry with great pay and benefits? Mainline Services provides 24/7 emergency response service and maintenance services to the railroad industry. We are seeking to hire Equipment Operators and Laborers with Class A CDL's to be a part of our new division in Shreveport, Louisiana. Please call 816.839.6337 or apply at www.mainlinerr.com or employment@mainlinerr.com.

 

Essential Functions:

• Provide assistance with rerailing operations, maintenance/repair of railroad cars, load adjust/transfer and track maintenance and repair.

• Operates equipment (side-booms, dozers, grapple truck, excavators, backhoes, dump trucks) for specialty lifting, re-railing, load transfer, track maintenance, grading, etc.

• Drives tractor-trailer to/from job sites, inspects loads, and machinery being transported.

• Moves, stages, loads/unloads materials/equipment in preparation of work activities for rerailing, load adjust/transfer, and/or track maintenance/repair/new builds.

• Operate rerailing equipment while following all safety rules/regulations. Assist with rigging and connection of chains, cables, and winches during derailments or day-to-day operations.

• Willing to work with cutting torches, welders and common hand tools.

• Perform and document all services/repairs on equipment/vehicles, refer more complicated mechanical issues to Shop Manager for repair.

• Follows all required safety, policies and procedures, of Mainline Services and its clients.

 

Requirements:

• One year of work experience in field-based operations involving manual labor (construction, farm equipment, utility, or related industry).

• Valid Class A Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) with good driving record.

• Capable of understanding and following directions given by managers.

• Pass qualification tests as required (includes E-Rail Safe and other training/safety programs).

• Have 24/7 availability in order to respond to emergency calls for service including weekends and holidays.

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Class A CDL Drivers & Operators: $22.00 - $27.50 per hour

Kansas City, MO, Des Moines, IA, Grand Island, NE

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• Operates Heavy or Specialized Equipment (i.e. Rubber Tire Loader, Trackhoe, Backhoe, etc.)

• Demonstrates experienced operation and equipment knowledge

• Performs preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment

• May assist with supervision of small crew as necessary

• Maintains proper equipment appearance and cleanliness

• May perform labor duties as needed

• Basic mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot simple mechanical failures

• Practice safe working habits

• Ensures working conditions are safe and that proper PPE is being used as job duties require

• Safely drive, operate, and maintain CDL A required vehicles and equipment

• Follow DOT regulations; ensuring proper permits and driving regulations are followed

• Current CDL A and DOT medical card is required

• Extensive travel is required

 

Physical Requirements: Mobility to participate in frequent travel to and from the project location, ability to operate heavy equipment, lifting of up to 100 lbs. in the performance of duties. Ability to navigate into confined spaces if necessary.

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