Track Laborer - Wichita

About the role

Keep the world's supply chain moving. Watco's team operates at short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. All team members are part of the same team - One Watco.

Responsibilities

• Aid in inspecting, loading/unloading, distributing, and installing rail, rail components, cross ties, switch ties, ballasts, and other track materials.
• Assist with inspecting, grinding, fabricating, and repairing rail and track components.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and construct track turnouts, switch stands, and track infrastructure.
• Inspect, construct, demolish, and maintain track surface structures, gauge, tie removal and disposal, tie replacement, and roadbed rehabilitation.
• Inspect, construct, demolish, and maintain road crossings, bridges, culverts, tunnels, facilities, snow fences, signs, and equipment.
• Cut and dispose of vegetation using tools, equipment, and manual labor.
• Clean ice, snow, dirt, and debris from switches.
• Remove snow, ice, or other foreign materials from track infrastructure.
• Accurately and timely report 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.
• Learn, understand, and apply 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.
• Operate equipment such as backhoe and track hoe.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older with a High School or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. Class A CDL preferred.
• Must be able to pass and or obtain the training courses below:
• Track Ground School
• Federal Railroad Administration General Code of Operating Rules written test
• Roadway Worker Protection Worker written test
• Fall Protection written test
• Maintenance of Way safety written test
• MSHA/OSHA training and certification (if required on site).

Skills

• Proficiency in manual labor tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret company documents.
• Effective communication skills.
• Understanding of safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of track authority and maintenance practices.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Pay

$22/hr

Schedule

M-Fri, 7:00am start time. Subject to on-call nights/weekends.