About this role
R. J. Corman Railroad Switching Company is currently seeking a Track Inspector to join our team in Westlake, LA.
Responsibilities:
• Work in conjunction with the Track Inspector to install and repair railroad track and complete other projects as needed.
• Operate machinery in order to adequately inspect and maintain the track.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Promote a safe work environment.
• Railroad experience preferred.
• Perform tasks associated with track work including but not limited to: pulling and driving spikes, replacing ties, surfacing track, changing rail, bars, and other track apparatus.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:
• Able to pass Railroad safety test and training.
• Can safely and efficiently operate power tools.
• Must have good communication skills and good employee relations.
• Should be multi-task oriented and possess good analytical skills.
Physical Requirements:
• Able to perform physical strenuous work.
• Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Requires occasional use of 30 lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50 lbs of force.
• Requires occasional use of 10 lb sledge hammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75 lbs of force.
• Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails and ballast in a safe manner.
• Able to navigate into confined spaces if necessary.
Environmental Conditions:
• Performs some duties in job-site environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles and equipment.
• Frequent exposure to weather elements; and appropriate PPE required for job site visits.
Benefits: R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R. J. Corman offers the following:
Full-Time Team Members:
• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
• 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Veteran's Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• FSA and HSA Options
• 401K Employer Match
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Group Life Insurance
All Team Members:
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Boot Voucher
• Company Provided PPE
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. R. J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug-free company.