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Job Title: Experienced Grapple Operator

Department: Field / On the Rail

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 40+

Job Summary:

Experienced Grapple Operator will drive, maneuver, and control the Grapple to lift, load and organize rail, and/or OTM, in the field, as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prior to operating equipment, conducts routine inspections to identify needed maintenance or repairs.
• Adheres to all safety rules, guidelines, and codes.
• Attends daily rail briefing and follows all FRA guidelines, subject to change at any time
• PPE must always be worn on railroad property, according to FRA, Federal Railroad Association
• Monitors gauges and other indicators to ensure safe operation.
• Coordinate machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals
• Performs or requests necessary repairs to equipment.
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Maintains records of time worked and materials used
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must have a Class A CDL with a clean Motor Vehicle Report
• Familiarity with hand and power tools and standard equipment care
• Superior skill operating assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to travel regularly; out for 3 weeks, home for 1 week, and repeat

Education and Experience:

• One year minimum experience on the railroad
• Two years’ experience preferred
• One year experience Grapple on the railroad

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains
• Prolonged periods of sitting while operating equipment
• Able to work long hours, including evenings and weekends when necessary
• Able to bend, lift, push, and pull, as necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you pass a criminal background and drug test?
• Do you have a clean MVR(motor vehicle report)? You must be insurable.
• What is your desired salary?

Experience:

• Grapple on the railroad: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road