Keystone Rail Recovery is a family owned and operated business and we consider everyone that works under our banner as family. We have been in business since 2015 and have over 25 years of experience in the railroad business. Over the years we have continued to grow and add to our outstanding staff. We pride ourselves for the strides we have made year in and year out with our customers.
Job Description
The Rail Cutter is responsible for responsible for driving and operating company vehicles to and from customer locations and to maintain a safe, clean, and professional operation always. The Rail Cutter will be responsible for measuring out rail into 41’ increments, marking rail, and cutting rail. The Rail Cutter will also be responsible for assisting operators with loading rail and OTM into gondola cars and trucks. The Rail Cutter will also be responsible for assisting crew in completing daily reports. Must have at least 1 year of experience cutting rail. This is a traveling position.
Responsibilities
- Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspection of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with Company policy and D.O.T. regulations.
- Actively participates in daily safety briefings.
- Follows all required safety policies and procedures.
- Measuring, marking, and cutting rail to the proper length.
- Assist Operators with moving, staging, loading/unloading railroad materials.
- Ensure that specifications, knowledge of weights and procedures for material handling are in place prior to commencing work.
- Works with hydraulic tools, welding, cutting with torches, electrical tools and common hand tools in accomplishment of work assignments.
- Continuously monitors equipment/vehicles to minimize downtime and to ensure operational readiness.
- Maintains vehicles/equipment to ensure that they are cleaned of debris/trash, tools and equipment are organized and that the vehicle/equipment presents the level of quality our customers expect.
- Must pass qualification tests as required (includes eRailSafe and other training/safety programs) prior to beginning employment.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
Skills
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work well with customers and co-workers.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively and safely.
- Clean driving record (no serious traffic violations or DUIs).
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching