GSMR Laborer

Division/Department: Maintenance Of Way

Job Title: Laborer

Reports To: Track Supervisor 

Type of position: Non-Exempt / Hourly 

Employee Classification: Regular

Location: Dillsboro, NC (various locations along GSMR track line)

Compensation: $17-24 hr., DOE, and Certification(s)

Job Summary: Lay, repair and maintain track and bridges for standard gauge railroad equipment used in regular railroad service or plant yards.  

Benefits Offered: The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad offers a comprehensive Medical/Rx, dental and vision package with company-funded H.S.A. (for qualified employees), Parental Leave, Life/AD&D Insurance, Long/Short Term Disability coverage, Tuition Reimbursement, Train passes, a 401K with company-match and a generous PTO plan. Southern Highlands Attraction pass and Pass Exchange program for complimentary admission to area attractions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to operate or willingness to learn track related equipment.
• Ability to operate and use related tools such as chain saws, pole saws, and rail saws.  
• Assists in performing all phases of railroad track and bridgework.   
• Responsible for instating and ensuring compliance to a track equipment and highway vehicle preventative maintenance program.  
• Performs or assists with hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance as necessary to track equipment and MOW department highway vehicles.  
• Strict compliance to GSMR procedures/rules, roadway worker safety program and operating rules.
• Work as needed and perform all other duties as assigned

Work Environment:

• Work on and off the train in varied terrain in all weather during daylight and dark hours. 
• Must be available for duty: weekends, nights, and off hours in the event of track emergencies and/or special or emergency inspections.
• Ability to perform continuous heavy labor in all weather conditions.
• Varied schedule throughout the year dictated by train schedule and maintenance operations. 
• Schedule is typically Monday thru Thursday 10-hour days with rotating on-call weekends. 

Education, Skill and Work Experience Requirements:

• Valid US Driver's License required
• CDL and valid DOT medical card (or the ability to obtain one) preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English.
• Must be able to interact effectively with coworkers and customers.
• Must be able to pass a background check and DMV record check.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs repetitively. 
• Pre-Employment & Random Drug Testing program in compliance with company policy.
• Must pass pre-employment fit for duty physical evaluation. 
• Ability to work closely with others and be able to comprehend and carry out complex tasks.
• Experience with operation and repair of hand and power tools as well as tractors or heavy equipment preferred.
• Experience with routine servicing and maintenance of off and on-road vehicles and equipment, preferred.
• Experience with working safely with crew members as a team.

Salary : $17 - $24