Friday, 07/21/2017 1:00pm, Holland LP will be onsite recruiting for Railroad Track Laborers. Online applications will be re-quired for those who would like to apply after the presentation.

Company Name: Holland

Positions: Track Laborers

JOB SUMMARY: The Track Laborer will work as a member of a crew to install new railroad track, maintain existing track and right-of-way.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Remove and replace track and track components (e.g. ties, rails, bars, etc.)
• Replace or repair track switches with specific components
• Slide and align tie plates
• Drill holes through rails for insertion of bolts and tighten or loosen bolts at joints that hold ends or rails together
• Cut rails to specific lengths
• Receive instructions, requests, orders, and information
• Adjust, lift and roll rails
• Sort track material for loading and unloading
• Install and repair street and railroad crossings
• Cut brush and vegetation from the right-of-way
• Spray switches, angle bars and joints with oil for lubrication
• Install and remove rail anchors with hand tools
• Drive spikes with a spike maul
• Participate in group discussions including unit meetings, job briefings, safety meetings or process reviews
• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Outside work experience (e.g. construction, heavy equipment operation, farming, landscaping) preferred
• Must be willing to travel extensively via ground, air and rail
• Complete annual training and pass safety and track worker rules examinations
• Must pass all required assessments

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces
• Ability to climb in and out of various equipment
• Heavy work, lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally, up to 100 pounds on a rare basis
• Stoop / bend / kneel / crouch / balance / climb on an occasional basis

• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis
• Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, and safety glasses
• Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work