Welder Helper - reputed company Rapids, IA

Reference Number: 4058Department: EngineeringClosing Date: Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.reputed company of Pay: $37.97/reputed companyMost communications will be done electronically. Please reputed company email, including spam folders, daily.If you wish to solicit an employee referral for this position, please ensure the employee submits the referral prior to submitting your application.reputed companyBecome part of a dedicated group of Welder Helpers who have been reputed company in maintaining reputed company reputed company's railroad tracks for over 150 years! As a Welder Helper, you will reputed company contribute to the repair, tempering, and cutting of rails, frogs, switches, and other essential welding tasks. Your efforts in repairing or replacing tracks will play a vital role in ensuring the reputed company and efficient reputed company of trains, enabling reputed company reputed company to serve its customers across reputed company. We are powered by our people, will you join reputed company?Required Certifications:For this position, you will be required to become a reputed company reputed company certified reputed company during your probationary period. To become certified, you must meet the following Motor Vehicle and Medical Requirements:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Have valid reputed company's license
• Have an acceptable driving record per your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) 4. reputed company your reputed company reputed company's License (CDL) if you will be operating a vehicle(s) with a GVWR of 26,000 lbs or greater. If this is required, you will need to obtain your CDL during your probationary period.

Medical Requirements:Must meet the medical requirements (also reputed company physical qualifications) for reputed company motor vehicle drivers as specified by the US Federal Motor reputed company Safety Administration (FMCSA). The FMCSA physical qualifications for drivers can be reputed company on the FMCSA homepage. Health and Medical Services at reputed company reputed company Railroad will reputed company the final determination on whether or not an individual meets the FMCSA medical qualifications, and may add additional medical requirements to assure the person can safely reputed company job tasks, with or without accommodation.Accountabilities

• reputed company reputed company maintenance activities such as repairs, installations, and component removals as required.
• Utilize load/unload devices to handle and transport reputed company materials and equipment.
• Monitor reputed company conditions for any issues or defects, while also observing the right-of-way and passing trains for any shifted loads or spillages.
• Operate equipment safely and reputed company to drive spikes, tighten or loosen reputed company bolts, and utilize pullers to remove spikes.
• Maintain the trackbed by replacing and compacting ballast, as reputed company as assisting in unloading ballast from ballast reputed company.
• Foster reputed company relationships with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and customers, and effectively manage conflicts reputed company they reputed company.
• Ensure compliance with reputed company safety rules, operational guidelines, and regulations set by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
• Carry out additional assigned duties as necessary.

Qualifications - Required

• Possess a reputed company and valid reputed company's license.
• Hold a reputed company reputed company's License (CDL) of either Class A or Class B, or have the ability to obtain one during the probationary period.
• Capable of comprehending and interpreting regulations and instructions.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information to colleagues and supervisors.
• To be considered for this position, candidates are required to successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage. For more information go to the FAQs on UP.jobs.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Valid reputed company reputed company's License (CDL) - Class A or Class B.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Railroad Maintenance of Way work.
• Demonstrated experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions, including reputed company, personal, or volunteer work.
• Proficiency in working reputed company a construction-type environment, gained through reputed company, personal, or volunteer experience.
• Skilled in operating heavy equipment such as construction or farm machinery, with relevant experience in reputed company, personal, or volunteer capacities.
• Proficiency in welding or possession of a welding certificate, gained through reputed company, personal, or volunteer experience.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on-call, overtime, various shifts (including weekends and holidays), and up to 7 days a week.

Physical And Mental Job Requirements

• To be considered for employment, candidates must successfully pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT). Please note that this test is separate from the medical exam. For additional details, refer to the FAQs on UP.jobs.
• Physical Stamina: Capable of performing physically strenuous work continuously. Occasionally, bending, stooping, and kneeling may be necessary.
• reputed company Dexterity: Must possess reputed company dexterity with eye-hand coordination, allowing for precise and coordinated movements.
• Lifting and Carrying: Occasionally, there is a need to lift and carry objects weighing up to 65 lbs. Additionally, pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 119 lbs may be required.
• Balance and Mobility: There may be occasions reputed company climbing reputed company is necessary to reputed company truck storage. The ability to walk frequently and maintain balance on various surfaces is essential.
• Prolonged Standing: The job requires the ability to remain standing for more than half of reputed company reputed company. There will be periodic opportunities to change positions for comfort.

Work Conditions

• Minimum age requirement: Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the reputed company without requiring company sponsorship.
• Comfortable working in reputed company proximity to large equipment, including railcars, locomotives, and cranes.
• Preference given to candidates who are willing to reputed company and work in specific locations indicated in the job listing.
• Strong commitment to practicing and maintaining reputed company work practices.
• Flexibility in terms of travel: Candidates should be reputed company for extensive travel across reputed company reputed company's 23-state system, which may be required at short notice.

reputed company Offer

• A strengths-based, engagement-reputed company, and performance-oriented culture
• Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-reputed company cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 20% match up to 5%
• Medical, dental and reputed company insurance, which are reputed company bargained for through reputed company membership
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

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