Track Laborer

Herzog•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Contracting Corp. is seeking Track Laborers in Plano, TX to join our Maintenance of Way team on the upcoming newly constructed 26-mile DART rail system, Silver Line. The track laborer will assist the Foreman in maintaining all track to FRA standards and TX Dot regulations. This position is responsible to respond under a 24/7/365 transit operation with some nights and weekends, reporting each day to the Plano office.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years’ experience in railroad track construction and/or maintenance.
Knowledge of safe and proper procedures for operating track tools and equipment.
Knowledge of safe and efficient manipulation of equipment and tools to perform construction and maintenance tasks.
Ability to complete work under time pressures and to maintain composure under the stress of emergency situations.
Must be able to work well with others.
Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear, and understand) the English language.
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.
Regularly lift up to 75 pounds of weight, up to an end height of 36 inches for a distance of up to 10 feet.
Regularly lift up to 50 pounds of weight, up to an end height of 48 inches for a distance of up to 10 feet.
Regularly carry weight up to 16 pounds for a distance of up to 100 feet.
Regularly push/pull a force up to 25 pounds for up to eight minutes continuously.
Regularly grasp/squeeze equipment or tools with a force up to 40 pounds.
Regularly ascend and descend a 10 step ladder with up to 25 pounds.
Frequently climb on/off equipment.
Regularly ascend/descend a step with a height of 28 inches from the floor.
Regularly kneel, bend, squat for extended periods of time.
Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time.
Able to walk on uneven surfaces up to 1 mile.
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet).
Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience using various machines for railroad construction or maintenance work in an operating railroad environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Installs railroad track and embankments including special track work, road crossings, signage, and rail lubricators.
Capable of using hand and power tools and a wide variety of sizes and types of track machines including: Spike pullers, spike drivers, tie adze, hydraulic rail jacks, power wrenches, tie boring machines, rail drills, rail grinders, and rail saws
Highway trucks equipped with rail guide wheels, hydraulic booms, and lift gates to remove and replace ties, rails, fasteners - cut or screw spikes, anti-creepers, bolts, elastic clips, insulators, rail seat pads, and conventional and insulated rail joints, special track work components, crushed rock ballast, crossing surfaces, paving, subgrade material, vegetation, signs, and structures.
May work as a member of a crew or independently.
May work under the direction of a Railroad Track Foreman or Railroad Track Welder.
Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
Other duties as assigned.