Railroad Laborer (Trackman) I

Description

• Assist in re-railing train cars.
• Install railroad tracks and embankments including special track work, road crossing signage, and rail lubricator.
• Operate picks, shovels, and spike mauls for long periods of time.
• Follow company and federal rules, policies, and procedures – wear required safety equipment, respond to and act on safety concerns.
• Attend after hour/ weekend callouts to repair damage done to tracks in the event of a derailment.
• Carry and place track materials using standard Railroad maintenance track tools.
• Operate specialized hydraulic and air railroad power tools.

Requirements

• High School diploma (or equivalent) and previous experience in the railroad or other heavy construction or maintenance industry is preferred, but not required
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Interact effectively as a team member and be capable of working unsupervised at times
• Physical ability to stand; walk; sit; use hands; talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; ability to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus
• Must pass all required assessments/trainings and be willing to submit to a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and random drug tests
• Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including those that require overnight stay and short notice mobilization, and work in all weather conditions (extreme hot, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.)
• Preform Railroad track maintenance and construction activities to include Changing rail, ties, building track, adjusting switches, etc.
• Understand and follow verbal/visual communications; respond to audible and visual signals and warnings; recognize, avoid, and report potential hazards

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance