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Northern Rail Services, LLC Laborer in West Springfield, Massachusetts
Laborer General Summary/Description: Local railroad construction company seeking motivated individual to join our growing team and expanding business. Candidate must have a valid driver\'s license and acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR). Be willing to obtain their CDL-B license, CDL-A license a plus. Candidate must have reliable transportation, must be able to get to shop daily. Periodic overnight travel may be required. Travel expenses and transportation provided to job sites and out-of-town work. Work week is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday. Plenty of opportunity for overtime. All work is considered safety sensitive and is highly regulated by the Federal Railroad Association (FRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT). Supervision received may vary from close to moderate depending on level of experience. Typical work includes loading and unloading various types of materials and tools in/off trucks at the shop or at work sites. Work includes the use of shovels, picks, compressor, heavy duty pneumatic tools, grinders, and various tools associated with railroad work. Work may involve redirecting traffic, clean up debris, place barricades and other duties/work associated with railroad construction, maintenance, and repair. Candidate will assist skilled workers during construction, maintenance, and repair projects. Responsibilities include the safe operation of company equipment. Candidate will be required to abide by all FRA safety-sensitive work and company health and safety policies. Our team is very diversified, we seek to promote from within and we train the needed skills required to perform railroad maintenance and construction. Our goal is to train our staff to enhance performance and offer the opportunities to advance your career. We are a family-oriented business.