Track Laborer

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The person in this position works as a crew member to maintain, repair, and replace rails, ties, switches, and ballast. This person uses hand tools and operates heavy equipment. The position starts as a track maintainer, with an opportunity to qualify as a machine operator.

Responsibilities:

• Repair and rebuild railroad track using hydraulic or hand tools
• Remove and replace ties and rails; pull and drive spikes; shovel rock ballast; load and unload equipment and material
• Use various types of tools and equipment, including tampers, regulators, backhoes, torches, hammers, jacks, and other mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot problems on equipment
• Complete written forms and reports, including FRA reports, as required
• Be familiar with federal and state regulations as they relate to the railroad industry
• Ability to update rules and manuals to assure continuous compliance with all federal regulations
• Adhere to and promote safe work practices as determined by the railroad
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to complete written forms and reports, including FRA reports, as required
• Working knowledge of and familiarity with equipment such as tampers, regulators, torches, hammers, jacks, and other mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot problems on equipment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and federal and state regulations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with railroad equipment such tie insertors, regulators and tampers
  
  

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED with two years of work experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; other technical training, experience with heavy hand tools, and previous work in an outside environment preferred
• Valid driver’s licensed; CDL preferred
  
  

Employment Conditions:

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses
• Complete annual training and pass safety operating rules examination
• Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
• Must pass all required assessments
• Must pass a background screening
• May require a post-offer medical examination, including drug and physical capabilities test
  
  

Environmental Conditions:

Work outside in all weather conditions.

Safety Commitment:

This is a safety sensitive position. The candidate selected for this position must successfully complete a full physical including a drug test. Passing results must be received prior to start date in new position.

Company Description

Great Lakes Central Railroad (GLC) is the only regional railroad in the great state of Michigan with 400 miles of track stretching through Central and Northern Michigan. We contribute to a stronger Michigan economy by efficiently serving our freight customers.

GLC provides dependable, integrated transportation benefits to a growing customer base throughout Michigan. Our financial stability has allowed us to retain jobs and also create new positions as well as offer competitive freight rates in conjunction with our rail partners throughout North America.

Being part of a strong railroad with an outstanding team and endless opportunity is an adventure not worth passing up.

Great Lakes Central Railroad (GLC) is the only regional railroad in the great state of Michigan with 400 miles of track stretching through Central and Northern Michigan. We contribute to a stronger Michigan economy by efficiently serving our freight customers. GLC provides dependable, integrated transportation benefits to a growing customer base throughout Michigan. Our financial stability has allowed us to retain jobs and also create new positions as well as offer competitive freight rates in conjunction with our rail partners throughout North America. Being part of a strong railroad with an outstanding team and endless opportunity is an adventure not worth passing up.