Track Laborer- Westlake, LA

R.J. Corman Switching Company is currently seeking a Track Laborer to join our team in Westlake, LA.

 

 

• Ability to operate power tools.
• Ability to communicate well with co-workers, customers, and supervisors.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, Education and Experience: 

• Previous railroad track construction experience preferred.
• Qualified candidates will be required to travel.
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug test, and physical capacity test.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to perform physically 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 a 30 lb. claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50 lbs. of force.
• Requires occasional use of a 10 lb. sledgehammer 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 duties in multiple environments, including outside construction project settings and around moving vehicles and equipment.  
• Exposure to weather elements.  
• Must wear appropriate PPE required for the project site.  

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.