Track Laborer

The person in this position works as a crew member 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.

• →Repair and rebuild railroad track 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
• →Complete written forms and reports, including FRA reports, as required
• →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 federal regulations
• →Adhere to and promote safe work practices as determined by the railroad
• →Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned

• Ability to complete written forms and reports, including FRA reports, as required
• Working knowledge of and familiarity with equipment such as tampers, regulators, torches, hammers, jacks, and other mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot problems on equipment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and federal and state regulation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with heavy hand tools, and previous work in an outside environment preferred

• High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience a plus
• Valid driver’s license required
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a plus