Track Laborer

Job Description

Normal Work Schedule:

Hours of Work: Variable. As scheduled by management.

Days of Work: Variable.

Note: The hours of work are established as needed by operations and at the direction of management and are subject to change by management as required

Minimum Experience – 1-2 years' experience and/or training

Experience with heavy tools and work in an outside environment

Valid Driver's License, CDL preferred

Participate in group discussions including unit meetings, job briefings, safety meetings or process reviews

Remove and replace track and track components (e.g. ties, rails, bars, etc.)

Replace or repair track switches with specific components

Slide and align tie plates

Drill holes through rails for insertion of bolts and tighten or loosen bolts at joints that hold ends or rails together

Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge

Cut rails to specific lengths

Receive instructions, requests, orders, and information from posted bulletins, memorandums, rules and regulation manuals

Adjust, lift and roll rails

Sort track material for loading and unloading

Install and repair street and railroad crossings

Cut brush and vegetation from the right-of-way

Spray switches, angle bars and joints with oil for lubrication

Full-time