About this opportunity
The H&K Group lists this Railroad Conductor/Laborer opportunity in birdsboro, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.
Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)
Great Benefits offered!
Railroad Conductor/Laborer
US-PA-Birdsboro
Job ID:
Category: Quarry
Birdsboro Quarry
Overview
Birdsboro Quarry, a division of the H&K Group, Inc., is seeking a Railroad Conductor/Laborer to coordinate the operation of railroad locomotives, cars, and switching procedures in a safe and responsible manner, and support general labor activities in the yard to achieve daily production goals. The ideal candidate is motivated, energetic, interested and engaged in learning new skills, and carries out work safely.
Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
100% Company-paid Health Benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs all work according to MSHA, FRA, BMHK RR, and H&K Safety policies
Moves levers and depresses pedals to control operation, function and movement of machinery
Feels and listens to operate equipment most efficiently
Cleans equipment as needed
Ensures equipment is safely and securely parked and stored
Maintains equipment by greasing properly and checking fluids daily (oils, coolant, fuel level)
Performs daily checks on equipment to ensure proper operating condition
Must perform daily work place safety exam if Brakeman/utility is not available
Notifies General Foreman of Railroad Operations of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills, Education, and Experience
Prior railroad experienceEquivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
Training available based on balance of technical skills/experience, focus on safety, learning agility, and time management
Verbal and written communication skills
Problem solving and prioritization skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)
Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution
Machinery knowledge
Experience operating heavy equipmentStrong preference for Loader operation experience
Experience working in a quarry, rail yard, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial setting
MSHA, FRA, and/or BMHKK RR or other relevant safety certification or experience
Physical Demands
Regularly required toStand
Walk
Frequently required toSit
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Talk or hear
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
Specific vision abilities includeDistance
Peripheral
Depth perception
Work Environment
Regularly exposed to:Outside weather conditions
Vibration
Moving parts
Frequently exposed to fumes and airborne particles
Noise level is usually loud
Birdsboro Quarry (formerly Birdsboro Materials) has been a regional leader in the production of high-quality construction aggregate since it opened for business in 2000. Considered one of H&K Group, Inc.’s (H&K’s) largest surface mining operations, Birdsboro Quarry is steeped in mining history with earliest operations dating to the 1920’s. Since this time and most recently under H&K’s ownership, the quarry operation has become a model of modern construction aggregate operations, production and both conventional as well as rail freight transportation and delivery.
The H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.
Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.
H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.
Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)
Pre-employment Physical
100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!
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Worksite address
birdsboro, PA, 19508, US
Who can apply
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