What are the responsibilities and job description for the Burner - Mobile Rail Crew position at Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company?
Job Purpose
As a Burner for the Progress Rail Mobile Rail Take Up Division your primary job purpose is to support our team in the torch cutting operation. You will travel to a variety of locations across the continental Unites States, working on Class 1 Railroad rail lines torch cutting scrap railroad steel.
Req ID
9730BR
City
Albertville
State:
Alabama
Company Description
Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .
Key Job Elements
Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Job Category
Production - Hourly
PRS Facility Location
Rail Take-Up - 078
As a Burner for the Progress Rail Mobile Rail Take Up Division your primary job purpose is to support our team in the torch cutting operation. You will travel to a variety of locations across the continental Unites States, working on Class 1 Railroad rail lines torch cutting scrap railroad steel.
Req ID
9730BR
City
Albertville
State:
Alabama
Company Description
Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .
Key Job Elements
- The successful candidate will work primarily over the road and assist with daily rail cutting functions;
- Capable of performing job duties in a safe and professional manner;
- Must be able to quickly learn how to use a cutting torch to cut sections of the railroad track;
- Must be able to be away from home for 22 days on work schedule and then have 7 days scheduled off;
- Must be able to perform physical work of lifting up to 50 lbs periodically;
- Must be able to work in various weather conditions and perform duties outside, along railroad tracks.
- Entry Level;
- No training required;
- We ask applicants are ambitious to learn.
- Must be able to travel and be away from home for 22 days at a time;
- Must be able to operate a cutting torch (or able to quickly learn);
- Must be able to pass a post-offer drug testing program and will be subject to random drug testing.
Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.
- Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status - governing plan documents control such benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Job Category
Production - Hourly
PRS Facility Location
Rail Take-Up - 078