Production Operations

SummaryShift: 8 days on/6 days off; 10-hour days up to 12-hour days; with the possibility of more days on and fewer days offLocation: Various locations throughout the company states (Preferred to be local to Jacksonville)Travel: Mandatory, as this is a CDL position and you will be required to travel to different site locations periodicallyResponsibilitiesAssist in the installation, repair, and maintenance of various railroad signals and grade crossing warning devices.Perform tasks associated with maintaining and dismantling signal structures and components such as foundations, equipment housing, cable, and switches.Dig holes and trenches with a shovel and/or pick.Operate non-power hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, files, wrenches, pliers, shovels, picks, cutters, and sledgehammers.Operate manual machinery and heavy equipment.Unreel and install wires and cables overhead and underground.Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures.Perform any other work not mentioned above that is required to construct or rehabilitate railroad signals.RequirementsClass A CDL is required. You must obtain a Class A CDL license within 90 days after your employment probationary period (90 days from your start date).Must have a current driver's license.Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.Applicants must be able to perform heavy physical labor.Experience in the operations of a backhoe and trencher.Ability to dig a trench using a backhoe with limited training and/or supervision.Must have a dependable form of transportation.Preferred SkillsPrevious railroad experience is preferred.Previous construction experience and/or experience operating construction equipment.Ability to communicate and work well both independently and with others.Work ConditionsOutside work is required regardless of weather conditions.Must wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection where the company requires.Work in many rural remote geographic areas.Occasionally at heights of 20 feet or more above the ground.Away from home for several days at a time, with travel constituting 95-100% of the position.AXEL01