TRACKMAN - 90341527 - New Orleans

Amtrak•New Orleans, LA

7h•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Constructs, maintains, repairs, inspects, and dismantles railroad track, including right-of-way maintenance. Repairs track defects, installs rail ties, loads and unloads materials such as ballast and ties from vehicles or work trains, clears brush and debris from the right-of-way, and manually handles track materials at work sites. Carries and uses tools commonly associated with track work and right-of-way maintenance. The role may use ventilation trucks to clear tunnel fumes, inspect enclosed areas and elevated station tracks or open-deck bridges, operate company vehicles as needed, perform watchman duties when assigned, and work as an extra member of a group. Work is outdoors in all weather conditions and may involve uneven surfaces, equipment, heavy and moving machinery, noise, and fumes. The position requires availability for a 40-hour work week, overtime, on-call work, and alternate shifts that may include weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate or have a GED equivalent.
Must understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks, and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations.
Must follow safety policies and procedures and safely wear required personal protective equipment.
Must be available to work in the specified geographic area.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English, including speaking, hearing, and understanding.
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet.
Must be available for a 40-hour work week, overtime, on-call work, and alternate shifts that may include weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to work on uneven surfaces and frequently climb on and off equipment.
Experience as a general laborer and construction experience.
Valid driver’s license required at time of hire.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to pass required training upon hire, including written exams and two weeks of safety training.
Ability to work in loud and fume-filled conditions, around heavy and moving machinery, and to bend, walk, stand, and sit for extended periods and use hand tools.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, repair, inspect, and dismantle track and perform right-of-way maintenance.
Repair track defects and install rail ties.
Load and unload ballast, ties, and other materials from vehicles or work trains.
Clear brush and debris from the right-of-way and manually handle track materials at work sites.
Carry and use tools associated with track work and right-of-way maintenance.
Use ventilation trucks to clear fumes from tunnels in accordance with the FRA/Amtrak safety respiratory program.
Walk and inspect enclosed areas, including tunnels and station tracks above ground level, and occasionally inspect open-deck bridges.
Remain alert to physical hazards and follow the System Safety Program to maintain a safe operating environment.
Operate company vehicles as needed to perform duties.
Perform watchman duties when assigned.
Work as an extra member of a group as required by assignments.