SUMMARY:

The person in this position works as a crew to maintain, repair, and replace rails, ties, switches, and ballast. This position uses hand tools and operates heavy equipment. The position starts as a track maintainer, with an opportunity to qualify as a machine operator.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This is a traveling position 100% of the time.  Schedules are two or three weeks on the project then one week at home.
• Maintain a safety conscious work ethic.
• Repair and rebuild railroad track & bridge structures using hydraulic or hand tools.
• Remove and replace ties and rails; pull and drive spikes; shovel rock ballast; load and unload equipment and material.
• Use various types of tools and equipment, including tampers, regulators, backhoes, torches, hammers, jacks, and other mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot problems on equipment.
• Be familiar with federal and state regulations as they relate to the railroad industry.
• Ability to update rules and manuals to assure continuous compliance with all railroad regulations.
• Adhere to and promote safe work practices.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Must be able and have a willingness to work safe.

• Ability to complete written forms and reports, including FRA reports, as required. Understand and respond to audible and visual signals and warnings.

• Working knowledge of and familiarity with equipment such as tampers, regulators, torches, hammers, jacks, and other mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and federal and state regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, willingness to take direction.
• Experience with heavy hand tools, and previous work in an outside environment preferred.
• Must pass Federal background check.
• Ability to comply with FRA 219 drug program.
• Possess and demonstrate knowledge of FRA 213 rules and regulations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance regularly.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and on all terrain, from early morning hours until late afternoon.
• Essential physical requirements, such climbing, standing, bending, twisting, and lifting.
• Exposures encountered, such as hazardous materials, loud noise, extreme heat/cold.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The ability to travel to various job sites, including those that require overnight stays and those that require short notice mobilization.

PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience a plus
• CDL
• Previous experience in railroad or other heavy construction or maintenance industry.