Track Worker (A)

About the role

Responsible to construct and maintain track infrastructure to a state of good repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform track maintenance and construction work, which includes:
• Using heavy tools for spiking, drilling & installing Track Components
• Heavy digging in large stone (ballast) and using heavy duty jacks
• Lifting & carrying rails and ties using various hand tools (i.e. picks, ballast forks)
• Carrying heavy hand tools for spiking, drilling and install Track Components
• Working with and around heavy machinery in various environments, tunnels and bridges
• General clean-up work on the Right of Way, which entails lifting and moving various materials with hand & equipment.

Requirements

• Must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent (GED or TASC) approved by a State’s Department of Education or recognized accredited organization
• Recent experience with landscaping, construction work where heavy lifting, digging, moving materials, machine work and other relative physical activities are the predominant requirement, preferably in an outdoor environment.
• Ability to use sledge hammers, ballast forks (pitch fork), lining bars, Jacks & other basic heavy tools.
• Ability to lift, carry and be involved in outdoor physical activity in all weather conditions.
• Ability to demonstrate moving track materials and digging within a track environment.
• Must possess satisfactory work records including attendance, safety and discipline.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Employees Hired Prior to 9/25/2014: 1st 365 Calendar Days 70%, 2nd 365 Calendar Days 75%, 3rd 365 Calendar Days 80%, 4th 365 Calendar Days 85%, 5th 365 Calendar Days 90%, After 1,825 Calendar Days 100%
• Employees Hired On Or After 9/25/2014: 1st 365 Calendar Days 70%, 2nd 365 Calendar Days 70%, 3rd 365 Calendar Days 75%, 4th 365 Calendar Days 80%, 5th 365 Calendar Days 85%, 6th 365 Calendar Days 85%, 7th 365 Calendar Days 90%, After 2,555 Calendar Days 100%

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

Actual salary offers may vary based on individual work experience. The annual salary range is subject to change and may be modified at the company’s discretion.

Schedule

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