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Description
DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Maintenance of Way Supervisor this position performs maintenance activities within the railroad right-of-way enabling safe and efficient movement of trains along the San Diego and Escondido Subdivisions.
This is a bargained position represented by the Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters (Carpenters) Union.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This position involves the safe and efficient operation of various types of construction equipment including but not limited to loaders, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, truck cranes, bulldozers, haul trucks, water trucks, railroad track equipment, on track equipment tampers, regulators, track stabilizers, tie cranes, tie inserters, spike pullers, spike drivers, and speed swings as well as other equipment.
When not operating equipment, incumbents also perform physical labor in the maintenance, repair, and modification of tracks system wide.
This class is distinguished from Railroad Track Laborer in that the Equipment Operator performs physical labor incidental to the primary function of equipment operation.
This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and will participate in a random testing pool under those guidelines.
Supervision Received and Exercised
This position reports to the Maintenance of Way Supervisor and has no direct supervisory responsibility. This position is expected to participate in the sharing of expert knowledge and as a vital member of the maintenance of way team.
Working Conditions
Normal working conditions for this position are in an operational field setting. Individuals in this position must be able to work safely to prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries, wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety-toe boots, safety glasses and other Personal Protective Equipment items as assigned by NCTD.
The railroad operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This position may be subject to shift changes and overtime. They must be able to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Work may include exposure to inclement weather conditions.
Business travel may be required periodically between District sites, governmental agencies, consultants’ facilities, and other locations as required.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :
check switch points; observe right-of-way and passing trains for shifted loads and spillage.
Qualifications
Education / Experience
A combination of experience / skills and education to fulfill the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position may be considered.
Certificates / Licenses
General Requirements
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must :
Machines / Tools / Equipment
Application Information : All applicants must complete and submit an online application at www.gonctd.com / careers. A job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
The hourly rate of pay for this position is $39.23 per the Carpenters' Union Agreement. NCTD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Southwest Regional Mountain States Carpeters Union.
Benefits include the following :
Retirement : Carpenter’s Southwest Administrative Corporation manages the pension program. The current employee contribution rate for each payroll is shown below.
Taxes are deferred to retirement. Contributions are paid up to all hours worked up to 2200 hours per calendar year.
Employee Contributions per hour :
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan : NCTD offers a Voluntary Deferred Compensation Savings Plan through VOYA Financial Services.
Employees are eligible to enroll any time after the date of hire. The plan allows you to contribute pre-tax and / or post-tax dollars into selected funds of your choice.
The plan also allows you to :
Medical Insurance : Carpenter’s Southwest Administrative Corporation offers two plans that include HMO and PPO plans to choose from : the Active Plan Coverage and the Bronze Plan Coverage.
Optional with Bronze Plan Coverage) Dental Insurance : NCTD offers two different dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents (HMO and PPO) from United Concordia.
Human Resources can provide information regarding available plans. Both plans are part of NCTD’s cafeteria plan (pre-tax payroll deductions for monthly premiums).
Optional with Bronze Plan Coverage) : Vision Insurance : NCTD offers vision services for employees and their eligible dependents through EyeMed.
Human Resources can provide additional information regarding the available plan. The plan is part of NCTD’s cafeteria plan (pre-tax payroll deductions for monthly premiums).
Life Insurance : NCTD cares for its employees, and thus provides at no cost to the employee group life insurance in the amount of $50,000 (coverage includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Accelerated Death benefits).
Additional life insurance is available for you and your eligible dependents at your expense.
Tax reporting is required for any amounts over $50,000, per IRS guidelines. Supplemental life insurance coverage premiums are deducted on a post-tax basis.
Additionally, Carpenter’s Southwest Administrative Corporation offers $20,000 for group term life insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment at $5,000-$20,000 coverage levels.
Short Term Disability Insurance : NCTD offers two Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance plans. Plans will cover 20% of your total weekly earnings up to $1,500 per week.
Long Term Disability Insurance : NCTD offers voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance. You may elect units of $100 up to 60% of your hourly wage to a maximum of $6,000 / month.
Deductions are post-tax, coverage 24 / 7, limitations or exclusions, and benefits are payable to age 65 or for two years (whichever is longer)
Flexible Spending Account Plan : NCTD offers two core FSA plans and two Commuter plans. Health Care and Dependent Care plans are Use It OR Lose It calendar year plans (Jan.
1st Dec. 31st). The Commuter Transit and Parking plans do not have a use it or lose it policy. Plans are as follows :
CA State Disability Insurance : Employees contribute to California State Disability Insurance (SDI). The current contribution rate is 1.
1% of earnings and is totally paid by the employee. After the 7-day waiting period, SDI pays a percentage of employee’s salary up to a maximum of $1,540.
00per week, for up to 52 weeks. SDI may be coordinated with Paid Time Off (PTO).
Social Security : All NCTD employees pay into Social Security.
Accident Insurance : NCTD offers voluntary accident insurance. You may elect coverage for you and your dependents for a flat monthly rate. Deductions are post-tax.
Critical Illness Insurance : NCTD offers Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance which can fill a financial gap if you experience a serious illness such as cancer, heart attack or stroke.
You may elect coverage up to $10,000 in increments of $5,000, for you and between $2,500 - $5,000 for your dependents, not to exceed 50% of coverage amount. Deductions are post-tax.
Hospital Indemnity Insurance : NCTD offers Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance. You may elect coverage for you and your dependent for a flat monthly rate.
The plan provides benefits due to hospital stays for covered accident or sickness. Deductions are post-tax.
Administrative Holidays : 9 recognized paid holidays per year : New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
PTO (Paid Time Off) : All NCTD Regular, Probationary, and Limited-Term employees shall receive Paid Time Off (PTO). PTO shall be earned equally in each pay period during the year in accordance with the following schedule, based on the number of years of NCTD service completed :
Bereavement : NCTD offers paid bereavement leave.
Transportation Passes : All NCTD employees receive an identification PRONTO Card which can be used to ride the following NCTD / MTS transit services (BREEZE, FLEX, SPRINTER, COASTER, MTS Bus, Trolley) at no charge.
Eligible family members also receive a pass for NCTD public transportation at no charge (paratransit excluded).
01 Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification in the selection process.
By continuing in the process, you are certifying that all information provided in the application and supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
02 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA EMAIL : I understand that it is my responsibility to check my email, including junk mail or spam folders, for any communication from the North County Transit District.
Communication will be sent via email to the email address I have provided on my application. Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read, understand, and agree to this statement.
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Last updated : 2024-06-26
Full Time
Transportation
$71k-97k (estimate)
06/22/2024
06/26/2024
gonctd.com
Oceanside, CA
200 - 500
Transportation
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