Railroad Track Laborer

Mount Hood Railroad

Join a team of track laborers with a record of building and repairing railroad tracks for Mount Hood Railroad for over 100 years! As a track laborer you will play a vital role in the upkeep and enhancement of the track. By conducting essential maintenance, repairs, and installations, you will ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains, enabling Mount Hood Railroad to effectively serve its customers. Join us and become part of a workforce that drives our success. Will you accept the challenge?

Accountabililties

• Conducting thorough inspections of railroad tracks, track beds, and track right-of-way to identify any problems or defects.
• Performing necessary repairs and replacements of rails, rail anchors, spikes, ballast, ties, and other components as required.
• Assisting with the handling, unloading, and movement of track materials and equipment from rail cars, carts, or trucks. This may involve digging holes and trenches.
• Executing various track maintenance tasks, repairs, and installations, which may involve operating heavy equipment.
• Maintaining the track beds by removing vegetation and brush when necessary. You will also be responsible for sweeping, picking, and digging out dust or snow from movable track parts.
• Adhering to company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures at all times.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers. You will also need to effectively handle high-pressure situations.
• Ensuring strict compliance with all railroad rules and regulations regarding safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications - Required

• Applicants must have reached the age of 18 or above.
• Valid driver's license
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
• Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include: operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents)
• To be considered for this position, candidates are required to successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Possess Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or Class B
• Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
• Experience welding or a welding certificate (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
• Experience working in a construction-type setting (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as construction, farm, etc. (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
• Willing to work on-call, overtime, various shifts, 6 days a week, as well as weekends and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Physically Demanding Tasks: Must have the capacity to engage in physically demanding tasks, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Lifting and Carrying: Must be able to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 65 lbs, as well as push and pull objects up to 119 lbs.
• Standing: Must be capable of standing for extended periods during the workday, with the flexibility to change positions periodically for comfort.
• Walking: Safely walk and maintain balance on uneven surfaces.
• Climbing: Must be able to climb ladders to access truck storage as necessary.

Mount Hood Railroad commitment to diversity and inclusion is based on our desire to create an environment where people can be their best, personally and professionally. Our employees are unique individuals. Our diverse perspectives come from many sources including gender, race, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22