General Laborer Jobs in Pikeville, KY

Jobs Details

Type : General Laborer

Salary : $19 an hour

Duration : Full time

Full job description

Post Name: General Laborer - Railway Maintenance

FLSA Status: No Exemption

Category: Operations

Reports to: Assistant Manager, Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent

General Description / Purpose:

If you're the best at what you do, get paid to do it and work at Loram. No rail experience required, we will train. In this field-based position, we are looking for people with technical skills in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or machine operations.

These are very exciting times for Lorum. We are proud to say that we continue to grow and expand our business globally. General Laborer - Rail Maintenance (GL) Responsible for safely and efficiently assisting crew members with the operation and maintenance of Loram's maintenance machines, equipment and track vehicles in accordance with guidelines set by FRA, our customers and Loram's regulations. and standard operating practices.

Bonus: $500 after 3 months of continuous employment and another $500 after 6 months of employment!

Pay: $19.00 per hour + generous over-time

Time and a half are paid after 40 hours per week. Typical working hours are 12-14 hours per day and 70-75 hours per week. Hours may be longer or shorter depending on operational requirements. Room for advancement: 90% of general workers who have been employed with the company for 2 years will get one promotion and 50% will get at least 2 promotions.

Loram offers a 401K with a 150% match of up to 6% of your gross income, medical, dental and life insurance (for every $1.00 you contribute, Loram will contribute $1.50), and many other great benefits! Not every day for this position. Employees are responsible for all personal expenses including but not limited to food, laundry and entertainment. Lorum pays for hotel/motel rooms and all work-related travel to and from the job site (flights, buses, etc.).

Required Qualifications:

Must be able to travel 100% of the time, including international, using any mode of transportation
Must be able to perform physically demanding work outdoors in all weather conditions
Work will require long hours away from home.
Must be available to work irregular hours including holidays, weekends, days and nights for extended periods of time.
Ability to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning
Successful completion of a criminal background check, hair drug screen,
Physical ability assessment and motor vehicle record.
Once hired, Loram is expected to successfully complete a new hire training class and pass a DOT physical, drug and alcohol screen.

Work environment:

This position is considered a security sensitive role. The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must perform to successfully perform the essential tasks of the role Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform essential functions.

May stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel for long periods of time.
Ability to lift tools and equipment 75lbs or more
Sometimes hangs on irons or ladders for extended periods of time
Can see near, distance, color and has use of peripheral vision and depth perception

If you apply, the initial steps of communication will be conducted by email. Please check your email regularly. If your skills match our requirements, the next step is to watch a presentation video before a phone interview

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Loram is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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