Track Laborer

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the maintenance of track infrastructure including: installation, inspection and repair of rail components, roadbed and switches.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Participate in group discussions including job briefings, safety meetings and process reviews.
• Inspect and observe the condition of the track, roadbed, and track right-of-way for problems or defects.
• Perform track maintenance, repair, and installation.
  • Remove, replace and install track and track components (e.g., ties, spikes, rails, bars, etc.)
  • Slide and align tie plates.
  • Drill holes through rails for insertion of bolts and tighten or loosen bolts at joints that hold ends or rails together.
  • Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge. o Cut rails to specific lengths. o Adjust lift and roll rails. o Replace or repair track switches with specific components. o Spray switches, angle bars and joints with oil for lubrication.
• Lift, sort and carry track materials and equipment.
• Unload, remove, tamp and replace ballast.
• Operate Equipment o Service trucks, back hoes, speed swing loaders, tampers, regulators, bobcat, forklifts, hydraulic jacks, hydraulic spike hammer, grappel truck, grader, track horse, dump trucks
• Operate Tools o Impact wrenches, grinders, chain saws and various hand tools.
• Dig holes and trenches.
• Install and repair street and railroad crossings.
• Cut brush and vegetation from right-of-way.
• Inspect equipment daily.
• Maintain daily records and time sheets.
• Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies and procedures to include wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns and taking appropriate action.
• Complete annual training and pass safety and track worker rules examination.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 21 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License
• Able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Endorsement Class A preferred, a Class B Endorsement is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Outside work experience (e.g. construction, heavy equipment operation, farming, landscaping)
• Welding Experience

Basic Competencies

• Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications-both general and technical)
• Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
• Reasoning skills (problem solving and trouble shooting skills)
Basic Math

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work, lifting up to 80 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection.
• Stooping/bending/kneeling/crouch/balancing/climbing/holding/grasping/turning and pulling.
• Working/walking on uneven surfaces.
Walking/standing for extended periods of time.

Environmental Conditions

Work outside in all weather conditions, on uneven surfaces, around loud noise and fumes and at elevated heights (i.e. bridges).

Shifts/Hours

Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work.

Pay Rate

Rate $326.77 per day

Training

Company paid on the job training (which may require travel) provided.

Probationary Period

60 Days

Union Membership

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, union membership and monthly dues are required.

Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees

Employment Conditions

• TRRA is a drug-free company and employees will be subject to random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
• Must pass a background screening
• May require a post-offer medical examination, including drug and physical capabilities test

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k Plan
• Railroad Retirement
• Vacation and holidays

Closing Statement

The foregoing is meant as a general description of the essential functions of the relevant position and is not meant to be read or interpreted in a manner contrary to the existing collective bargaining agreement.

TRRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that supports diversity in the workplace.