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Position Purpose:

To operate railroad MOW equipment in a safe, efficient manner with minimal supervision. To perform repair to track, switches and structures.

Principal Accountabilities:

• To repair track, switches and structures in accordance with FRA specifications as directed by Foreman.
• Perform MOW activities as required.
• Operate significant railroad equipment and tools, such as boomtruck, front end loader, tamper, regulator, plow, hydraulic tools, hand tools etc. in a safe efficient manner.
• To maintain equipment daily to minimize down time and be responsible for proper care of railroad property, such as company vehicles, tools and materials.
• To be familiar and comply with FRA, General Code of Operating rules and On-Track Safety regulations. Must have all proper instructions and books (such as timetables and special instructions) required in their possession.
• Promote safety in accordance with FRA and RRVW rules, regulations, policies and practices.
• To be vigilant of track and structures observing conditions which may impact the safety of operations.
• To perform and assist section personnel when performing general track work as required to keep conditions safe for operation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education equivalent to high school diploma.
• Must be willing to work odd hours and weekends if necessary.
• Experience in all phases of railroad maintenance of way operations preferred, but not required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, be insurable to drive company vehicles and acquire/maintain a Class A CDL and DOT Health Card.
• Must possess good mechanical aptitude.
• Must be SAFETY oriented.
• Must pass required FRA, General Code of Operating Rules and On-Track Safety examinations.
• Required to travel with overnight stays
• Position subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical strength and stamina to work rigorously in the outdoors.
• Considerable amounts of bending, twisting, lifting, walking and working on uneven terrain, climbing onto and around equipment, throwing switches.
• Strength needed to throw a switch, 50 lbs.
• Must be able to swing 12# maul to pound track materials including track spikes, anchors, bolts, etc.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 lbs., occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to shovel ballast and snow.
• Strength to operate tools of leverage (lifting/nipping bars, track wrenches, claw bar, etc.) to remove spikes, tighten bolts, lift rail and ties, etc.
• Frequently in and out of hi-rail truck during the workday. When truck is on rail, may be an additional 12” of height to step onto running board to enter truck from ballast roadbed area.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. 

EEO COMPLIANCE: “This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.”