What are the responsibilities and job description for the Track Laborer MSOR position at Michigan Southern Railroad Co.?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for keeping the track and track bed in good shape. That means checking for broken rails, defective switches, deteriorating track bed, track obstructions and weather-related problems
Perform tasks associated with track work including but not limited to, pulling and driving spikes, replacing ties, surfacing track, changing rail, bars, bolts, shoveling rock ballast and working with other track apparatus
Must be willing to learn and apply FRA Track Safety Standards, GCOR and RWP regulations and be able to perform maintenance in a timely manner
Must be willing to learn to operate in a safe and efficient manner, all equipment and tools associated with track maintenance; will be responsible for maintenance of equipment associated with track maintenance such as track-wrench, etc.
Remove and replace ballast, operate large non-powered hand tools such as shovels, picks, axes, cutters, and sledgehammers, and operate proper electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic hand tools such as drills, impact wrenches, jacks, power saws, and grinders.
Maintain accurate records of time worked, track conditions encountered and corrective action taken
May be required to assist in working on train cars as needed
Additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of three years prior work experience involving manual labor or mechanical work
Must possess valid driver’s license; CDL preferred
Must be able to perform duties that require heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and 75 pounds on occasion
Knowledge of and skills in using hand tools, including wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, measuring tapes, etc. and skills in using power tools and hydraulic equipment, including portable grinders, rail saws, spike pullers, track wrench machines, power drills
Prefer experience reading and comprehending safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, test materials, drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals
Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position
Position requires flexible work schedule and the need to work overtime on occasion
High School Diploma or the Equivalent
COMPETENCIES:
Verbal comprehension
Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical.
Communication skills
Provide clear instructions/directions.
Reasoning skills
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Functional/ Technical Skills
Has the technical and functional background to perform job duties at a high level of competence.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach with hands and arms, write, talk, type and hear. Associate is occasionally required to sit, stoop, bend and/or kneel and lift and/or move up to 80 lbs. Will work outside in all weather conditions.
ANTICIPATED PERCENT OF TRAVEL:
50%-75%
SAFTEY:
Safety is the cornerstone value in our Company. Our employees are expected to live our values on the job in how we work, how we act, and how we create value. Safety is a personal responsibility. We are professionals and our activities must reflect that professionalism. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day – regardless of their role in the Company. Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.
“The Patriot Way.”
At Patriot, we value our relationships – with our customers, employees, shareholders, communities and other stakeholders. We know that safety, integrity, reliability, ethical behavior and exceptional customer service are critical to building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships. Everyone at Patriot – from the mailroom to the boardroom – embraces those values. More importantly, as a team, we make it our business to demonstrate them in everything we do. It’s “The Patriot Way.”
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