Railroad Grapple Truck Operator (Tennessee)

Company: National Salvage & Service Corporation
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

National Salvage is currently seeking skilled individuals to operate rear-mounted Grapples to load wooden materials such as: utility poles, railroad ties, and pallets. If you enjoy working outside and following a procedure to ensure safety and accuracy, then this is the career for you! At National we focus on results and getting the job completed the right way, the first time. To be considered you MUST have previous experience operating a knuckle boom, log loader, or grapple.

This position requires a CDL CLASS A OR B.

DUTIES, TASKS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Loading trucks or rail cars in a fast-paced environment
* Operating a chainsaw
* Removing debris at sites using log loader boom
* Able to work long hours, overtime, and possible weekends in various weather conditions
* Willing to travel, out for 4 weeks home for 1 week
* Filling out daily paperwork
* Ability to use a smartphone, GPS, and Electronic Logging Device

POSITION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

* Able to work long hours, in all weather conditions
* Hold valid drivers license and a CDL (CLASS A or B) is required
* Must be able to lift 25 pounds
* Follow all Safety Program, Policies and Procedures
* Completely and accurately fill out daily paperwork
* Able to learn the basic use of a smartphone
* Basic mechanical knowledge in order to make small repairs (change hydraulic hose, grease and lube, safety walk around inspection)
* Able to pass pre-employment drug test and random drug tests after hiring

BENEFITS OF NATIONAL:

* Competitive hourly pay
* All lodging paid for by company
* $35 per diem
* Full health benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more
* 401(K) retirement plan with company matching
* Paid time off
* Stable work through all seasons with, full time work through the winter

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. Duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

This is a non-exempt position.

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