Railroad Track Labor - Mt. Vernon, IN

Paducah & Louisville Railway•MT. VERNON, IN

25d

About The Position

The Railroad Track Laborer repairs and maintains track, track equipment, structures, and the right of way in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements and company rules, policies, and regulations. The position requires adherence to all applicable safety procedures, guidelines, and policies while performing assigned work.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and CDL if required.
Understand safety rules and pass required examinations, including required 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 general education degree (GED).

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 machinery, including track-wrench machines, rail saws, power drills, and hand tools, to repair track and related components.
Clean tracks and clear ice or snow from tracks or switch boxes.