Track Maintainer

General Summary:

The Track Maintainer works as part of a team installing, repairing, and rebuilding railroad track along the network. This job entails working outdoors in a labor-intensive environment.

General Duties:

• Perform track maintenance, repair and installation including but not limited to:

  • Observe condition of tracks, track beds, and track right of way for problems or defects

  • Inspect track, including ties, rail, fasteners, and switches for safety defects

  • Lift rails using the manual track jack

  • Sweep, pick, and dig dust and snow from movable track parts

  • Remove and replace ballast

  • Unload or assist in unloading ballast from rail car, cart, or truck

  • Clip and unclip track fasteners

  • Dig holes and trenches

  • Remove and install ties with tie tongs

  • Handle and move track materials and equipment

  • Maintain track beds

  • Drive and pull spikes

  • Install and remove rail anchors

  • Handle, place, and align tie plates under rails

  • Cut in rails

  • Plug spike holes

• Perform the following as needed:

  • Cut vegetation and brush

  • Various types of bridge maintenance

  • Flagging

  • Assist with transloading

• Perform basic maintenance on all machinery

• Operate manual tools, power tools and heavy pieces of machinery

• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must have a valid driver's license (Class A or B CDL preferred)

• Experience operating construction or farm equipment

• Welding experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate various power tools and heavy pieces of machinery

• Must be able to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, procedure, and safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions and other work-related information

• Effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and associates in a clear, concise, courteous, and professional manner

Behavioral Expectations:

• Demonstrate a commitment to safety in own behavior and as an example to other employees, contractors or suppliers and the public.

• Compliance with company policies including Company Handbook, Railroad Operating Rules and Safety Rules, and company drug & alcohol policies.

• Must have good communication and written skills.

• Must be able to read and comprehend regulations and instructions as well as possess good verbal communication skills.

• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb on ladders

• Ability to stand and/or sit for more than half of each workday with periodic breaks.

• Ability to see near, far, all color, have depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to speak and hear clearly to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, yard workers, and section leaders.

• Ability to balance and walk over extended areas with uneven footing

• Ability to bend, twist, and crawl in open or confined spaces

• Ability to bend/crouch/kneel at waist or knees between locomotive and cars.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 100lbs.

• Ability to perform physically strenuous work for extended periods of time

• Ability to exert up to 150lbs.

• Ability to work in tight, confined spaces.

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions: (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet)

• Ability to work in conditions that include loud noise and fumes

Work Environment:

• Extreme all-weather conditions; un-even surfaces; safety sensitive work environment