Track Crew Technician

Description

Description: The Railroad Track Labor position will be required to safely and efficiently inspect, repair, and maintain the railroad track infrastructure to insure safe and efficient service to our customers.  This is a manual labor position, which requires that the individual becomes proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, unload, load, distribute, pick up, install cross ties, switch ties, other track material, and ballast.  
• Inspect, unload, distribute, load, pick up, install, grind, and transpose rail.  
• Inspect, load, unload, distribute, pick up, remove, construct, maintain, and repair turnouts.
• Inspect, patrol, construct, install, retire, remove, surface, gauge, line, and shift track.
• Inspect, protect, flag, construct, install, maintain, and repair road crossings.
• Inspect, protect, flag, construct, install, maintain, repair, paint, renew and replace bridges.
• Inspect, protect, flag, maintain, repair, and construct culverts and tunnels.
• Inspect, dismantle, remove, maintain, repair, and paint station facilities.
• Inspect, test, maintain, repair, construct, and install scales.
• Inspect, remove, maintain, repair, construct, and install right-of-way, sand, and snow fences.
• Inspect, construct, install, maintain, clean, and paint signs.
• Cut and dispose of vegetation.
• Clean debris from switches.
• Remove snow or other foreign materials from track infrastructure.
• Accurate and timely reporting 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.
• Must acquire 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.
• Read gauges, precision measuring instruments, schematics, and maintenance manuals 100% of the time.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Certificates and Licenses:

• The team member must possess a valid driver’s license with no restrictions. 
• CDL is Required (or must be obtained)
• The team member must be able to pass Track Ground School, GCOR Written Test, Roadway Worker Protection Written Test, Fall Protection Written Test, Maintenance of Way Safety Written Test, MSHA/OSHA Training, and Certification (if required on-site).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Must have the ability to write legibly.
• Must be able to perform duties that require heavy lifting.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to have a flexible work schedule.
• Must have the ability to recognize problems.
• Must know Roadway Protection Rules.
• Must have a broad understanding of railroad operations.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.