Cranemasters

Compensation

Full Description

Description 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 one or more of the following: rerailing operations, maintenance/repair of railroad cars, load adjust/transfer activities and track maintenance/repair/new builds. Ensures that all activities are carried out in a safe, effective, professional, and efficient manner so as to protect employees and the assets of the Company. Essential Functions: • 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 to ensure that specifications for overweight and oversize loads/equipment are accurate. • Upon arrival at job site, participates in discussions related to the days' work plan in to ensure safety/efficiency in carrying out daily work assignment. Actively participates in daily safety briefing. • Moves, stages, loads/unloads materials/equipment in preparation of work activities for rerailing, load adjust/transfer, and/or track maintenance/repair/new builds. Upon conclusion of assignment ensures that equipment/materials are reloaded for safe transportation and actively participates in site clean-up. • Assist in assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other equipment. Operates equipment in conformance with standard operational policies/procedures while following all safety rules/regulations. Assist with rigging and connection of chains, cables, and winches during derailments. Performs equipment operations with awareness to surroundings and co-workers so as to avoid dangerous situations. • Operates equipment (cranes, backhoes, grapple truck, dump truck, excavators, etc.) in accomplishment of tasks associated with specialty lifting, re-railing, load transfer, track maintenance/repair, grading or other work in preparation for railroad construction and related activities. • Works with hydraulic tools, welding, cutting with torches, electrical tools and common hand tools in accomplishment of work assignments. • Continuously monitors equipment/vehicles to minimize down town and to ensure operational readiness. • Perform and document minor service on equipment/vehicles, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Shop Manager/Foreman for repair. • Participates in disassembly/loading of cranes and other equipment as necessary at the end of job assignment. • Upon return to home base restocks vehicles/equipment with necessary parts, components, supplies in preparation of future work. Sorts scrap materials placing same in designated locations. • Flexible/work-ready to perform tasks for other departments/divisions as may be required to meet business needs and customer expectations. • Follows all required safety policies and procedures. • Maintains vehicles/equipment and work area ensuring that they are cleared of debris/trash, tools and equipment are organized and that the work area/vehicle/equipment present the level of quality and craftsmanship expected of Cranemasters' team members. Required Travel: Yes; Frequent/extended overnight travel Required Skills and Experience: • Three years of progressive experience operating heavy motorized equipment to include: backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, front-end loader, grapple truck, rail-bound equipment, tractor and skid-steer loaders; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. • Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with good driving record. • Capable of understanding and following directions. • Display strong adherence to safety policies and procedures. • Able to read, write and speak English • Must pass qualification tests as required (includes E-Rail Safe and other training/safety programs). • Must meet 24/7 availability in order to respond to emergency calls for service including weekends and holidays.