Trackman - 90416684 - Jackson

Amtrak•Jackson, MI

1d•$33 - $37

About The Position

The Trackman constructs, maintains, repairs, inspects, and dismantles track, including right-of-way maintenance. Duties include repairing track defects; installing rail ties; loading and unloading ballast, ties, and other materials from vehicles or work trains; clearing brush and debris; and manually handling track materials. The role involves carrying and using tools commonly associated with track work and right-of-way maintenance. The employee uses ventilation trucks to clear tunnel fumes in accordance with safety programs; walks and inspects enclosed areas, elevated station tracks, and occasionally open-deck bridges; follows the System Safety Program; operates company vehicles as needed; performs watchman duties when assigned; and works as an extra member of a group as assignments require. Work is in Michigan, with travel requirements of up to 25%.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Be able and willing to understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks, and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations.
Follow safety policies and procedures and safely wear required personal protective equipment.
Be available to work in the indicated geographic area.
Be able to read, write, speak, hear, and understand English.
Be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and sleet.
Be available for a 40-hour work week, subject to overtime, on-call work, and alternate shifts that may include weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
Be able to work on uneven surfaces and frequently climb on and off equipment.
Have experience as a general laborer and construction experience.
Have a valid driver's license at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to pass required training after hire, including written examinations 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.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, repair, inspect, and dismantle track, including right-of-way maintenance.
Repair track defects and install rail ties.
Load and unload materials, including ballast and ties, from vehicles or work trains.
Clear brush and debris from the right-of-way and manually handle materials at work sites.
Carry and use tools normally 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, station tracks above ground level, and occasionally open-deck bridges.
Follow the System Safety Program and remain alert to physical hazards that could affect safe operations.
Operate company vehicles as needed in the performance of duties.
Perform watchman duties when assigned.
Work as an extra member of a group as required by work assignments.