CDL Truck Driver/ Heavy Equipment Operator

RailWorks • Michigan City, IN • 6h ago

Job ID: 19349

Position Summary

Pay Range: $32 - $35 per hour.

Responsible for the safe operation of industrial trucks in the transport and delivery of construction materials to railroad construction jobsites, warehouses, or storage yards. Additional operator and laborer responsibilities are required when not driving/hauling.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Operates commercial trucks on public roadways in accordance with prevailing traffic laws and regulations, and according to company safety policies.

Operates trucks in the loading and off-loading of materials.

Inventories and inspects goods to be moved to confirm quantities and conditions.

Secures cargo for transport.

Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions, checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.

Hauls backhoes, rollers and other small equipment as well as rail equipment and material.

Following experience would be a plus; Truck/trailer, lowboys ,drop-neck and flat-bed stretch trailers.

Preferred experience: Roll-back, tilt-deck and dump-truck.

General/Other Responsibilities and Duties

Measures, marks, and records openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed

Controls traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.

Removes and replaces track and track components (e. g. ties, rails, bars, etc.

Cuts rails to specific lengths

Assists with lifting/moving, loading/unloading transported materials as needed.

Documents vehicle deficiencies and provides notice to maintenance department.

Operates equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones, to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.

THIS JOB WILL BE 80% LABORER/ OPERATOR AND 20%DRIVER

Qualifications:

A minimum of 3 years of experience operating commercial motor vehicles in a railroad construction or related environment.

A valid Commercial Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Driving Record.

Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety requirements and procedures

Must be able to travel local, some over night

Physical Requirements:

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

Frequently 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.

Ability to move or lift heavy materials up to 50 pounds.

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

May be 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.

As a US Department of Transportation contractor, RailWorks is required to comply with all current Federal DOT regulations, including drug testing. At this time, Federal DOT drug tests do not allow for the use of marijuana, even in states that allow medical and/or recreational use. Accordingly, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test that includes marijuana prior to being hired.

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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