Koppers Railroad Structures Hiring for Timber Preservation Technician (General Laborer) at Fairfield, IL Full Time

The KRS team is looking for dynamic individuals that are highly self-motivated to become members of our bridge inspection and treatment crew and enjoy rapid advancement opportunities while traveling the United States.

Koppers Railroad Structures, Inc. has been at the forefront of railroad bridge rehabilitation in the United States and Canada since the mid-1950s. We are one of the nation’s largest railroad bridge contracting and engineering companies, serving Class 1, regional and short line railroads. KRS has a strong safety culture and is a trusted partner with the railroad industry. We have been building careers for over 60 years and offer competitive wages with a rich benefits package.

Compensation

The average starting wage for this role will be between $21.00 – $23.00 per hour ($60,000+ and $80,000+ per year average), commensurate with experience. Our weekly lodging allowance begins at $105 per work day and will be paid according to policy guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Extensive hand shoveling/digging around ground line of timber bridges using D-handle space/shovel, sharp shooter/shovel, crow bar and pry bar
• Apply wood preservative treatments and install plugs with hammer
• Drill holes using 1/2″ drill and generator

• Learn to use climbing equipment (lineman gear)
• Walk up and down steep slopes on rough ground

• Inspect timber bridge and make notes about condition

Benefits
KRS offers an outstanding benefits package that includes the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off, paid Holidays, Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible scheduling for regular time off
• Travel Assistance Program, to encourage work/life balance through personal travel accounts (qualification period required)
• Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Dependent)
• Paid Short Term Disability Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program Incentives
• Company provided PPE, equipment, tooling, and transportation

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current Driver’s License with a favorable driving record (CDL is preferred and commands a premium rate)
• Base knowledge in heavy physical labor (farming, military, ranching, utility work, construction, fence building, hand digging, outdoor labor, heavy landscaping, roofing, etc.)
• No fear of heights with previous exposure to heights
• Ability to successfully complete gas mask, lead exposure, respirator usage and Fall Protection training programs
• All new hires must be vaccinated or be willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by date of hire to be considered for a North American based job, where permitted by applicable law and subject to requests for accommodation (not applicable for Texas and Tennessee residents).

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• This position involves heavy lifting of up to 70 pounds; long hours of standing, walking, and climbing on remote jobsites; jobsites can be noisy. Ability to read and write are required as the position involves recording of data.

• This position involves routine exposure to outside weather conditions and work is performed at heights of up to 300′

• Occasional work around fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals as well as sources of electricity

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local law

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 – $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Mask wearing, special sanitization, Covid-19 testing

Work Location: On the road