Railroad Track Labor - Paducah KY

Paducah & Louisville Railway•PADUCAH, KY

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The Railroad Track Laborer is responsible for repairing and maintaining track, track equipment, structures, and the right of way in accordance with FRA requirements and company rules, policies, and regulations. The employee must follow all applicable safety procedures, guidelines, and policies while performing assigned work. The position is with the Paducah & Louisville Railway, Inc. in Paducah, Kentucky.

Requirements

Valid driver's license; CDL if required.
Understand safety rules and pass required examinations, including FRA examinations.
Able to work in a self-supervised environment.
Attend work on a regular basis.
Work well with superiors and subordinates in a team environment.
Adhere to deadlines and schedules.
High school diploma or GED.
Able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Remove and replace track components, including ties, rails, and bars.
Correct deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge.
Repair or adjust track switches using wrenches and replacement parts.
Load, unload, and handle materials and equipment as instructed.
Restore track after derailments.
Manage the right of way, including cutting and removing brush and vegetation.
Install and repair street crossings, culverts, and drainage.
Weld sections of track together, including switch points and frogs.
Operate track tools and machines, including track-wrench machines, rail saws, power drills, and hand tools, to repair track and related components.
Clean tracks or clear ice and snow from tracks or switch boxes.
Follow applicable safety procedures, guidelines, policies, and company and FRA rules.