Grapple Truck Driver - With CDL

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation
US - Mississippi - Jackson
January 29, 2025

Grapple Truck DriverJOB SUMMARY:

The Grapple Truck Driver will drive, operate and maintain a Hi-Rail Grapple Materials Truck, often times as a member of a crew to install new railroad track, maintain existing track and right-of-way.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS may include but not limited to:

Drive and operate a hi-rail grapple material truck to load & haul track materials, and assist with track construction, installing plug-rails, etc.
Material hauling may be over distance, within limits of a jobsite, or on-track to move and /or distribute materials.
Perform daily routine inspection and maintenance on equipment to be operated including greasing, maintaining fluid levels, and filling out required paperwork.
Trouble-shoot equipment problems and make minor field-repairs.
Preform pre- trip and post trip inspections of vehicle.
Maintain drivers logs and submit to safety department.
Participate in group discussions including unit meetings, job briefings, safety meetings or process reviews.
Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries.
Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Audio & visual acuity.
Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required occasionally, up to 70 pounds on a rare basis.
Stoop / bend / kneel / crouch / balance / climb on an occasional basis.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Ability to walk on uneven surfaces.
Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, and safety glasses.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis.
Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 2-year experience driving and operating preferred.
Possess a valid CDL driver's license and meet the company Vehicle Policy (CDL A preferred).
Ability to drive an air-brake endorsed vehicle.
Must be willing to travel.
Complete annual training and pass safety and track worker rules examinations.
Must pass all pre-employment screenings (drug test, background check, physical testing)
Must pass all required assessments.

Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.

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