Track Maintainer

Denver Transit Operators • Denver, CO

2d

About The Position

THE TRACK MAINTAINER PERFORMS LABOR INTENSIVE DAY-TO-DAY TRACK AND INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE ON THE COMMUTER RAIL SYSTEM.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude with at least 1 year of construction or track work experience preferred.
• Ability to comply with all safety sensitive job requirements and testing.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license (CDL A Preferred); be able to obtain a Class A CDL.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug and alcohol screening and be willing to comply with the DTO Drug and Alcohol Policy

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical aptitude with at least 1 year of construction or track work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and inspect the trackway features such as ballast, sub-ballast, ties and rails as well as track bolts and other rail fastening hardware and infrastructure.
• Remove dust, dirt, grease, snow, ice, and waste material from tracks, turnouts, grade crossings and structures.
• Cut rail and replace rail sections.
• Load and unload work trucks at the end of each shift.
• Operate heavy equipment, such as, bobcats, loader, grapple truck and any others as needed.
• Perform welding functions, such as brazing and soldering metals.
• Perform demolition of track and restore track for the safe passage of trains.
• Clear clogged track drains and culverts.
• Perform weed and vegetation control and removal on the right of way.
• Clean and maintain work areas in orderly condition.
• Complete departmental training requirements and adhere to safety, personal protective equipment, and Roadway Worker Protection programs.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting-over 100 Ib./over 50 Ib. frequently/over 20 Ib. constantly.
• Stand for sustained periods of time and work in outside environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees