Track Laborer

Genesee & Wyoming • Auburn, ME

67d • $25

About The Position

The person in this position works as a crew member to maintain, repair, and replace rails, ties, switches, and ballast. This person uses hand tools and operates heavy equipment. The position starts as a track maintainer, with an opportunity to qualify as a machine operator.

Requirements

• 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 regulations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Other technical training
• Experience with heavy hand tools
• Previous work in an outside environment

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Rail Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED