Track Laborer - IR

Broe•Ottawa, IL

About The Position

The Track Laborer installs and repairs railroad track on a specified railroad territory. The role safely operates spike pullers and spike drivers to remove old spikes, drive new spikes, and perform related track maintenance in accordance with department and company goals and Federal Railroad Administration rules and regulations. The Track Laborer is expected to demonstrate the company values of safety, honesty, ownership, respect, and teamwork. The position involves field and construction work, operating track-maintenance tools and equipment, driving company vehicles, and performing applicable commercial driver duties. Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shifts. The role requires daily travel as business requires during scheduled work hours and exposure to changing weather conditions. Physical demands include lifting, pushing, and pulling equipment and materials, as well as reaching, walking on uneven surfaces, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Operate hand tools such as wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, and measuring tapes.
Operate power tools and hydraulic equipment, including portable grinders, rail saws, spike pullers, track-wrench machines, power drills, and track jacks.
Understand and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions.
Read and follow safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, test materials, drawings, schematics, procedure manuals, and gauges or dials on precision measuring tools.
Perform basic shop math, including calculations involving area, circumference, length, distance, and volume.
Write legibly to complete routine reports and required testing.
Be familiar with and adhere to track safety standards.
Pass written examinations on safe train operations and maintenance-of-way standards.
Be familiar with Roadway Worker Protection (RWP).
Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with employees and business associates at all levels.
Have basic computer skills.
Demonstrate problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrate professional integrity and accountability.
Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Hold a valid state driver's license.
Pass DOT medical certification, driver qualification file requirements, and DOT drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in rail transportation, supply chain logistics, manufacturing, or oil and gas industries.
High school diploma or GED.
Backhoe operation experience.
Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

Comply with railroad safety and operating rules and regulations, including applicable Federal Railroad Administration requirements.
Work safely in a construction and field environment and follow safety rules in a manner that promotes a safe workplace.
Operate spike pullers and spike drivers to perform railroad track construction and maintenance.
Raise rail with a track jack to facilitate removal and installation of railroad ties.
Drill holes through rails with a power drill for bolt insertion.
Operate a track-wrench machine to tighten or loosen bolts at rail joints.
Operate a rail saw to cut rails to specified lengths.
Drive company vehicles.
Perform CDL work in accordance with applicable FMCSA driver qualification regulations.
Wear required protective equipment, including hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, and safety glasses.
Maintain DOT qualifications.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.