Railroad Track Worker

Description:

The track laborer position will be required to safely and efficiently inspect, repair, and maintain the Railroad Track infrastructure to insure safe and efficient service to our customers. This is a manual labor position, which requires that the individual becomes proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, unload, load, distribute, pick-up, install cross ties, switch ties, other track material and ballast.
• Inspect, unload, distribute, load, pick-up, install, grind, and transpose rail.
• Inspect, load, unload, distribute, pick-up, remove, construct, maintain and repair turnouts.
• Inspect, patrol, construct, install, retire, remove, surface, gauge, line and shift track.
• Inspect, protect, flag, construct, install, maintain, and repair road crossings.
• Inspect, protect, flag, construct, install, maintain, repair, paint, renew and replace bridges.
• Inspect, protect, flag, maintain, repair and construct culverts and tunnels.
• Inspect, dismantle, remove, maintain, repair and paint station facilities.
• Inspect, test, maintain, repair, construct and install scales.
• Inspect, remove, maintain, repair, construct, and install right of way, sand and snow fences.
• Inspect, construct, install, maintain, clean and paint signs.
• Cut and dispose of vegetation.
• Clean debris from switches.
• Remove snow or other foreign materials from track infrastructure.
• Accurate and timely reporting as required
• Read and accurately interpret company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and federal and state regulations.
• Communicate professionally and effectively.
• Must acquire a comprehensive understanding of track authority.
• Comply with performance metrics measurements and deadlines.
• Practice safe work habits and follow company and industry policies, procedures and regulations.
• Respond promptly to any accident, incident or emergency call.
• Read gauges, precision measuring instruments, schematics and maintenance manuals 100% of the time.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Must be able to pass Roadway Worker Protection Written Test

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Able to perform duties that require heavy lifting.

• Basic computer and internet skills.
• Willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Able to have a flexible work schedule.
• Ability to recognize problems.

Work Environment:

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and elements, noise, and fumes from gas, oil, and grease.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Construction: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations