ENSCO is seeking a Track Maintainer with experience within the railway industry to provide maintenance, repair and inspection of track in support of research, testing and training services to the railway industry in the areas of track; rollingstock; signals and communications; and human factors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Install, maintain, repair and inspect railroad track on various classes of test track using hand & track tools, materials and equipment.
• Operate spike puller to pull old spikes from ties.
• Drills holes through rails, tie plates, and joint bars for insertion of bolts and spike, using power drill.
• Operate track-wrench machine to tighten or loosen bolts at joint bars.
• Operate rail saw to cut rails to specified lengths.
• Operate portable grinder to grind worn ends of rails.
• Raise rail, using hydraulic jack, to facilitate removal of old tie and installation of new tie.
• Accountable for compliance with all operating rules, policies and guidelines.
• Attend rules and safety classes and ensure all rules are followed as directed by the Company, FRA, and other governing agencies.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Company.
• Testing programs run day and night, so shift flexibility is a must. Shifts may include morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight. Overtime, weekend, and holiday hours may also be required.

• GED or higher and 3 years of work experience at least 1 year of experience in maintaining track or equivalent
• Ability to work in inclement weather
• Observe all safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain focus for the entirety of the shift.
• Ability to build professional and courteous relationships with your colleagues and supervisors
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a diverse interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to safely climb a 15-foot high ladder

Railroad regulations require that the selected candidate must pass an e-RAILSAFE security background check and online safety tests to work on railroad properties. Wearing safety equipment (hard hats, steel-toe boots, protective vest, and protective eyeglasses) when working on railroad properties is also a requirement. ENSCO will provide all necessary safety equipment.
This safety-sensitive position will be subject to drug and alcohol screening

• ​​​​​​2 years’ experience performing track maintenance in accordance with FRA track standards.
• Experience performing maintenance and repairs of track in support of testing operations.
• Knowledge and experience in selecting appropriate materials and repair methods in accordance with FRA track standards.

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.ENSCO’s Applied Technology and Engineering Division is a leading provider of surface transportation research and technology development services with a long history of supporting railway, transit, and highway safety initiatives. Our staff conducts impactful research and advances technology in many exciting areas including: • The behavior of railroad and transit track, rolling stock, vehicle components and control systems under a wide range of operating conditions.• Advancement of leading-edge technologies including autonomous, non-contact and machine vision-based approaches for asset condition assessment.• The application of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to today’s most challenging asset maintenance issues. Come join a stable and growing company and make an impact on some of the world’s most challenging transportation problems. Learn more about ENSCO: www.ensco.comENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.