Grapple Truck Driver

RailWorks • Seattle, WA • 14h ago

Job ID: 19165

Benefits Offering

RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.

Pay range: $30-40/hour, depending on experience

Position Summary

Operates one or several @types of power construction equipment to excavate, move, and grade earth, or to move construction materials and other heavy materials at construction sites. This position will require extensive travel.?

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

-?Sets up heavy construction equipment.

-?Operates equipment to grade or redistribute earth.?

-?Operates equipment to move, load, or unload material.

-?Installs equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures.

-?Signals directions or warnings to coworkers.

-?Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.

-?Performs equipment safety and maintenance checks.

-?Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.

-?Locates underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work.

-?Repairs and maintains equipment, making emergency adjustments as necessary.

-?Takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.

-?Studies instructions, plans, and diagrams to establish work requirements.

-?Keeps records of material and equipment usage and problems encountered.

-?Pushes other equipment when extra traction or assistance is required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

-?A minimum of one year experience operating heavy equipment in a railroad construction environment.

Class A CDL preferred

-?Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety requirements and procedures.

-?Ability to read and understand construction specifications.

-?Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

-?Works at construction sites.

-?Uses hands to handle and control materials, tools and vehicle controls.

-?Sits for long periods of time in a closed vehicle.

-?Uses repetitive motions.

-?Uses close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

-?Moves or lifts heavy equipment and objects up to 50 pounds.

-?Uses eye-hand-foot coordination.

-?Exposed to moving mechanical parts.

-?Exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.

-?Exposed to loud noise.

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position.? There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.?

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.?

RailWorks is North America's leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada. We take on challenging projects every day and our success rely on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance. RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success.

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual's sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

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