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Construction Laborer

Northern Plains Rail Companies | Grand Forks, ND

Posted Date 4/15/2025
Description

Summary:

The Construction Laborer position performs a variety of tasks involving physical labor at project sites, utilizing hand and power tools and other equipment. Travel will be required for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities are, but are not limited to:

* Install and Repair railroad track at specified project sites or on railroad property.
* Utilize and become proficient with the use of hand and power tools specific to railroad repair, maintenance, and construction.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

* Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in railroad or related field.
* Experience with tools and machines, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance.
* Ability to follow verbally issued instructions.
* Ability to read and understand specific instructions and work specifications.
* Ability to understand and follow safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
* Ability to work as a team, to jointly carry out assigned tasks.
* Travel required 80 + %.

Additional Information

Education and Training: * GED or higher. * Valid Driver's License preferred. * Must have and maintain an insurable driving status which includes but is not limited to NPR driver provisions. Environmental: * Continuous: Must be able to work outdoors in all extreme weather conditions. Work outdoors at project sites in harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather. Exposure to dust. Uneven surfaces. Must wear appropriate safety equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats, safety footwear, and hearing protection as required by the company. * Frequent: Noise * Occasional: Vibration, works at heights. Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands listed below. * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform on uneven or slippery surfaces, platforms, ladders, equipment in all weather and temperature conditions. Most of the day could be spent on feet standing. Eye/hand coordination, hand/feet dexterity and grasping hand tools, materials & equipment is required. The employee is frequently required to perform manual labor & physical activities that require considerable use of the whole body, such as standing and lifting from various levels. * Additional physical demands are listed in

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