Starting Pay Rate: $21.00/hour

　　General Purpose

　　The track laborer position will be required to safely and efficiently inspect, repair, and maintain the railroad track infrastructure to insure safe and efficient service to our customers. This is a manual labor position, which requires that the individual becomes proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities

　　Inspect, unload, load, distribute, pick-up, install cross ties, switch ties, other track material and ballast.

　　Inspect, unload, distribute, load, pick-up, install, grind, and transpose rail.

　　Inspect, load, unload, distribute, pick-up, remove, construct, maintain and repair turnouts.

　　Inspect, patrol, construct, install, retire, remove, surface, gauge, line and shift track.

　　Inspect, protect, flag, construct, install, maintain, and repair road crossings.

　　Inspect, protect, flag, construct, install, maintain, repair, paint, renew and replace bridges.

　　Inspect, protect, flag, maintain, repair and construct culverts and tunnels.

　　Inspect, dismantle, remove, maintain, repair and paint station facilities.

　　Inspect, test, maintain, repair, construct and install scales.

　　Inspect, remove, maintain, repair, construct, and install right of way, sand and snow fences.

　　Inspect, construct, install, maintain, clean and paint signs.

　　Cut and dispose of vegetation.

　　Clean debris from switches.

　　Remove snow or other foreign materials from track infrastructure.

　　Accurate and timely reporting as required

　　Read and accurately interpret company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and federal and state regulations.

　　Communicate professionally and effectively.

　　Must acquire a comprehensive understanding of track authority.

　　Comply with performance metrics measurements and deadlines.

　　Practice safe work habits and follow company and industry policies, procedures and regulations.

　　Respond promptly to any accident, incident or emergency call.

　　Read gauges, precision measuring instruments, schematics and maintenance manuals 100% of the time.

　　Performs other duties that may be assigned.

　　Education and Experience

　　High school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.

　　Must be 18 years or older.

　　Certificates and Licenses

　　Valid drivers license (CDL preferred, but not required)

　　The team member must be able to pass Track Ground School, GCOR Written Test, Roadway Worker Protection Written Test, Fall Protection Written Test, Maintenance of Way Safety Written Test, MSHA/OSHA Training and Certification (if required on site).