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Laborer (Mechanical)

Laborer (Mechanical)

KeolisSomerville, MA , US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

At Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), we give every team member—and their ideas—a seat for the journey. We are a diverse team made up of different backgrounds, stories, and perspectives, which is our strength. If you’re looking for a career with a company that invests in your future, KCS is the place for you. We Imagine. We Care. We Commit!

Since 2014, Keolis Commuter Services has been entrusted with operating and maintaining the Commuter Rail network on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). During this time, we have worked to deliver a safe and reliable service, thanks to the knowledge and dedication of our team, and our experience operating transit networks around the world. Today, we're proud of the progress we have made together to deliver a best-in-class service for the Greater Boston community.

We believe our people are what make us great. That is why we demonstrate a commitment to a safe, healthy, and inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. Your future starts here.

At Keolis Commuter Services, LLC we provide a competitive compensation package that is designed to be flexible and comprehensive to meet the needs of our hard-working employees and their families.

Benefits Package Highlights :

  • Generous Medical & Rx plan
  • Dental & Vision Plan
  • Railroad Retirement Benefits – a federal program that administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits to  railroad workers and their families.
  • Fidelity 401K Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Reimbursement Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company Sponsored Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
  • Education Assistance
  • Short- & Long-term Disability Benefits
  • Voluntary Benefits Plan options including Supplemental health plans for accidents, critical illness, hospital stays Pet, Home, Auto insurance

Laborer (Mechanical)

The purpose of this role is to clean and service (sand and fuel locomotives) and perform general labor and cleanup duties within and around the maintenance facilities.

Minimum Knowledge and Experience :

  • High school diploma or equivalent required

    • Skills :

  • Communicates successfully with a variety of disciplines and levels, both internal and external staff
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers
  • Possesses excellent verbal and written skills
  • Basic computer and networking skills

    • Key Accountabilities (Essential Job Duties) :

  • Demonstrates understanding and adheres to the KCS principles of Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, Safety & Security, and Economic Performance
  • Completes all work in compliance with FRA, MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services standards
  • Cleans shop facilities, locomotive interiors, engine, and HEP rooms, exteriors, and cabs
  • Sands, fuels, and stocks locomotives
  • Distributes materials to work sites
  • Removes and / or refuses some hazardous materials
  • Operates floor sweeping equipment, forklifts, heavy equipment, on rail equipment, tractors, and motor vehicles
  • Complies with all related safety rules and procedures and reports all hazards as required
  • Climbs vertical surfaces to a height of approximately twelve (12) feet and stands on flat surfaces using a fall arrest system
  • Documents job tasks or work performed manually or electronically and submits as required
  • Attends and participates in all assigned training, specifically safety and security related
  • Completes other duties as assigned

    • Requirements :

  • A current valid driver’s license is required to successfully travel throughout the Commuter Rail network and locations as assigned
  • Travels and works at all Commuter Rail locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island in all weather conditions

    • Working Conditions (including Physical Demands) :

    Physical Demands :

  • Ability to pick up items weighing approximately 50 pounds on a single lift regularly
  • Work involves walking, climbing on rail equipment and ladders
  • Requires use of both hands to push / pull, lift, handle, feel and / or reach
  • Works in confined spaces
  • Ability to perform all duties mentioned above

    • Working Conditions :

  • Noise Level - Moderate
  • Shift Work-Be able to work all shifts, all days
  • Travel-Able to travel to various facilities
  • On-call-As per Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Teamwork - Work as part of the Mechanical team
  • Must remain in the department for one year before eligible to apply for other jobs within the company
  • Other-This is a unionized position
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