Track Maintainer

General Summary

The Track Maintainer works as part of a team installing, repairing, and rebuilding railroad track along the network. This job entails working outdoors in a labor-intensive environment.

General Duties

• Perform track maintenance, repair and installation including but not limited to:
• Observe condition of tracks, track beds, and track right of way for problems or defects
• Inspect track, including ties, rail, fasteners, and switches for safety defects
• Lift rails using the manual track jack
• Sweep, pick, and dig dust and snow from movable track parts
• Remove and replace ballast
• Unload or assist in unloading ballast from rail car, cart, or truck
• Clip and unclip track fasteners
• Dig holes and trenches
• Remove and install ties with tie tongs
• Handle and move track materials and equipment
• Maintain track beds
• Drive and pull spikes
• Install and remove rail anchors
• Handle, place, and align tie plates under rails
• Cut in rails
• Plug spike holes
• Perform the following as needed:
• Cut vegetation and brush
• Variety of types of bridge maintenance
• Flagging
• Absorb transloading
• Basic maintenance on all machinery
• Operate manual tools, power tools and heavy pieces of machinery
• Auxiliary with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver's license (Class A or B CDL preferred)
• No experience necessary: On-the-Job training provided
• Experience operating construction or farm equipment preferred
• Welding experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate various power tools and heavy pieces of machinery
• Must be able to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, procedure, and safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions and other work-related information
• Effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and associates in a clear, concise, courteous, and professional manner

Behavioral Expectations

• Demonstrate a commitment to safety in own behavior and as an example to other employees, contractors or suppliers and the public
• Compliance with company policies including Company Handbook, Railroad Operating Rules and Safety Rules, and company drug & alcohol policies
• Must have good communication and written skills
• Must be able to read and comprehend regulations and instructions as well as possess good verbal communication skills
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb on ladders
• Ability to stand and/or sit for more than half of each workday with periodic breaks
• Ability to see near, far, all color, have depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to speak and hear clearly to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, yard workers, and section leaders
• Ability to balance and walk over extended areas with uneven footing
• Ability to bend, twist, and crawl in open or confined spaces
• Ability to bend/crouch/kneel at waist or knees between locomotive and cars
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 100lbs
• Ability to perform physically strenuous work for extended periods of time
• Ability to exert up to 150lbs
• Ability to work in tight, confined spaces
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions: (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet)
• Ability to work in conditions that include loud noise and fumes
• Ability to work in extreme all-weather conditions; un-even surfaces; safety sensitive work environment