Railroad Tie Crane Operator Lexington

Reports To:  Rail Operations Manager and Management Team

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

SUMMARY: Operate and perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on tie crane. Operation and equipment knowledge is required. Safely drive and operate vehicles while following DOT regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operates Railroad Tie Cranes at an experienced level

Demonstrate experienced operation

Performs preventative maintenance on heavy equipment

Maintains proper equipment appearance and cleanliness

Communicates with supervisor and other equipment operators throughout the job process

Ensures working conditions are safe, all PPE is being used as job duties require, and practice safe work habits

Follow DOT regulations; ensuring proper permits, valid driver’s license and DOT physical, and driving regulations are followed

Performs all other duties as assigned by Foreman or Management Team

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience - High School Diploma, High School Equivalence Certificate, or experience to compensate. Two or more years of work experience in construction field is preferred.

Other Qualifications - Valid Calss A driver’s license and DOT Physical are required; Must be able to travel up to 100% of the time; Overnight stays are necessary. Must be able to pass required tests, random screenings (drug and alcohol) and training including DOT physicals; must be able to pass all FRA regulations.

COMPETENCIES:

Work well in a team/crew environment

Quick learner

Mechanically inclined

Safety awareness

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to shovel, lift, use a sledge hammer and spike maul, run small to large equipment repeatedly throughout an 8-to-12-hour shift.  Must be able to lift 100 pounds repeatedly.  Must be able to move large railroad material and components.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; hot temperatures from equipment and being outdoors; moving construction and railroad equipment/trains; fumes from petroleum derived products. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The individual will be exposed to loud machinery and/or equipment.

Due to jobsite hazards, employees are required to wear PPE. PPE required is as follows: 

Hard Hat, Safety Vest, Safety Glasses, are provided by Vorst Paving, Inc.

Any job specific PPE.

You are responsible for lace-up steel-toed boots that are at least 6 inches high with a pronounced heel, short-sleeved t-shirt at least 6 inches long sleeves (long sleeves are acceptable but no cut-offs or tank tops), long pants that completely cover your legs, do not have excessive holes or rips, and are of a material to withstand paving.

During warmer months, the required personal protective equipment may cause the employee to be very warm while working, it is still required.