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Track Laborer
Summary : Repairing and rebuilding railroad track, using hand tools to do so. The track laborer removes and replaces track components (e.
g. rails, ties, bars, etc.) by performing the following duties.
Company Benefits : We offer a competitive compensation & benefits package to include : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with Match, Paid Holidays / Vacation, and a Safety Bonus Program.
Typical Duties :
Typical duties will include but not be limited to the preparation and / or modification of the following :
Essential Functions :
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following :
Skills and Special Requirements :
Education and / or Experience :
Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :
Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s driver license and have the willingness to use personal and / or company vehicle in the course of employment.
Must possess Safety training / certification as required by customers to work in their facilities and as required by TGS at all TGS locations.
Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;
climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. Works continuously with shovels, rakes and other hand tools moving material in performance of new construction or maintenance operations.
Walks / stands continuously in performance of rail maintenance duties. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and taste or smell.
The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions;
moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Last updated : 2024-06-22
Full Time
Building Construction
$30k-40k (estimate)
06/24/2024
09/22/2024
tgsgroup.com
SAINT LOUIS, MO
500 - 1,000
1976
ERIC BLY
$50M - $200M
Building Construction
TGS, a division of Trans-Global Solutions, Inc., is a fully-integrated rail service organization and a leader in the industry. Formerly Econo-Rail Corporation, TGS began in 1976 with the mission to provide superior quality service, safely and reliably. Industry must connect with mainline railroads. as well as, switch and move cars within their facilities. While these are non-core activities, it is absolutely imperative that these functions work reliably, safely and efficiently, often around the clock. We understand the importance for businesses to have access to reliable railroad transportatio...n to get their products to market as quickly and efficiently as possible. We are the single source for all railroad-related services: - Third-Party Switching Operations - Safe and Reliable Rail Car Storage Facilities - Nationwide Rail Car and Locomotive Leasing & Maintenance - Railroad Construction - Railroad Repair and Maintenance Services - Bulk Terminal Development - Management Services TGS is the railroad contractor of choice for many Fortune 500 companies. TGS has the expertise to manage complex rail construction and maintenance. For experienced rail contractors, let TGS be your trusted partner.
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