The Capital Railroad Services, Inc. (CRS) team is looking for dynamic individuals that are highly self-motivated to join our bridge construction crew and enjoy a rewarding career, while traveling nationwide.

Capital Railroad Services, Inc. has been at the forefront of railroad bridge rehabilitation in the United States and Canada since the mid-1950s. We are one of the nation's largest railroad bridge contracting and engineering companies, serving Class 1, regional and short line railroads. CRS has a strong safety culture and is a trusted partner with the railroad industry. We have been building careers for over 60 years and offer competitive wages with a rich benefits package. We provide on the job training.

With a base knowledge of construction tasks and physical labor experience, the Bridge Construction Technician will be trained to assist their Foreman with tasks associated with the repair and construction of railroad bridges.

Compensation

The average starting wage for this role will be between $22.65 - $25.75 per hour $65,000 and $80,000 per year), commensurate with experience.
NOTE: If you have direct railroad (R/R) bridge construction experience the rate can increase
West and East Coast Per Hour Premiums
CDL Premiums (Additional $2/hour)
Lodging Allowance $735/per week.

Job Responsibilities

Remove steel rivets with pneumatic tool
Tighten structural steel bolts with impact wrench
Remove existing structural steel with oxygen and acetylene torch
Drill holes in existing or new structural steel with magnetic drill
Drill holes in existing or new timber with 1/2" Electric or Hydraulic Drill
Hang Scaffolding
Work at heights while utilizing lineman equipment
Ascend and descend slopes with rough terrain
Drive spikes and drive pins with maul
Dig using hand shovel
Operate 1/2' drill and generator, impact wrench, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools and chain saw
Use lineman gear, D-handle spade (shovel), sharpshooter (shovel), crowbar, and pry bar.

Schedule/Travel

The position involves continuous travel/on-the-road from job to job throughout the United States in company vehicles with rapid advancement opportunities.
Crew schedules are 6 work weeks on, (with weekends) followed by a week off.

Benefits

CRS offers an outstanding benefits package that includes the following:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Plan with company match
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Bereavement Leave
Flex scheduling to provide regular time off
Travel Assistance Program, to encourage work/life balance through personal travel accounts once qualified
Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Dependent)
Paid Short Term Disability Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Company provided PPE, equipment, tooling, and transportation
Employees are eligible to receive a referral bonus of up to $2,100 when they refer an individual that accepts a position and is actively employed

Requirements

Proof of active employment for last 36-months (DoT requirement)
Previous and recent (within the last 6-months) experience with heavy physical labor (construction laborer, labor, general labor)
If R/R bridge construction is favorable, we pay based on experience
Current active driver's license with a favorable driving record (CDL is preferred and commands a premium rate)
Exposure to heights/no fear of heights (R/R bridges can be 10-400' above water or land)
High School diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

This position involves heavy lifting of up to 70 pounds; long hours of standing, walking, and climbing on remote jobsites; detailed work with hands and fingers using machinery and controls; grabbing, reaching, and push/pull tasks; balancing, sometimes while stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Jobsites can be noisy with sounds of machinery and moving trains so raised voices may need to be used to hear.
Ability to read and write are required as the position involves completion of information and forms.

Work Environment

This position involves routine exposure to outside weather conditions and involves working around moving mechanical parts with vibration.
Work can be performed at heights of up to 400'
Occasional work around fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals as well as sources of electricity
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.65 - $25.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Referral program
Safety equipment provided
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

If you have a CDL what class and restrictions do you have?
Our company is engaged in interstate commerce and company operators must be 21 years of age or older to operate a commercial motor vehicle. Do you meet this requirement? (YES or NO)
Our work is on bridges that can be 10 - 350 feet above water or the ground. Do you have experience working at heights?
This position will be required to work outdoors in a variety of potentially harsh weather conditions (rain, wind, snow, hot/cold temperatures, etc.) up to 12 hours a day. Is this something you are comfortable with? (YES or NO)
How many jobs have you had in the last 3-years (paycheck and cash)?

Experience:

construction: 1 year (Required)
heavy physical labor: 1 year (Required)
recent (current job) working outside: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)
CDL (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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