Track Laborer

Minnesota Commercial Railway Company; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401k w/ matching

Health and Dental Insurance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Minnesota Commercial Railway is seeking a full-time Track Maintainer based in St. Paul, MN. The role requires operating, inspecting, and repairing tracks, crossings, and related equipment while following safety rules.

CDL preferred and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs is essential. Responsibilities include using rail tools, performing inspections, and assisting in track surfacing, alignment, and gauging. The position demands endurance for variable weather and potential overtime, with on-site

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Valid state-issued driver license; CDL preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Full-time availability (40 hrs/week) with possible overtime.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 75 lbs without assistance.
• Comfort with work in loud/noisy environments and around heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair tracks, turnouts, crossovers, and related equipment.
• Inspect track components, joints, and crossings and document findings.
• Replace ties, turnouts, and track fastenings as needed.
• Operate rail tools and support equipment (rail saw, rail drill, spiking equipment).
• Assist with track surfacing, alignment, and gauging.
• Support in emergencies and safety meetings.
• Operate hi-rail vehicles and other maintenance vehicles.

Skills

English literacy

Reading & writing

Physical strength

CDL preferred

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Minnesota Commercial Railway(MNNR)

Job Location: St. Paul, MN

Salary Range: $26 per hour

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY: Comply with company and federal safety rules and regulations, including wearing required safety equipment.

• Maintains and repairs tracks, turnouts, at-grade crossings, rail lubrication machines and other mechanicalsystems on track structure.
• Conducts and records track, turnout and joint inspections.
• Replaces areas of concrete or timber ties, turnouts, and track fastenings.
• Operates small tools and equipment (rail saw, rail drill and spiking equipment)
• Assists with track surfacing, alignment and gauging operations.
• Assist in emergency situations.
• Attends safety and training meetings.
• Operates hi-rail vehicles, and other vehicles used with track maintenance, inspection and recording, wheel/skid steerloaders, rail grinders, track tamper and ballast regulators.
• Assists with inventory of spare parts to ensure parts are available to carry out track maintenance.
• Performs snow removal; operates snow removal equipment (self-propelled and handheld removal equipment).

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are to help in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general categories do not necessarily constitute an exhaustive list of duties of the position.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age or older.
• Obtained a high school diploma or GED.
• Possess a valid state-issued driver license. (CDL Preferred)
• Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English.
• Available to work full-time (40 hrs/week), subject to overtime and on call. Possible, but not frequent nights and weekends.
• Able to lift and carry up to 75lbs without assistance.
• Able to visually distinguish colors (red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear light)).
• Able to hear, and with training, distinguish auditory signals.
• Able to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling.
• Able to perform work on uneven surfaces; frequently climb ladders; get on/off equipment.
• Able to work in conditions with loud noise and fumes; work on/around heavy/moving machinery; bend, lift, walk stand, sit for extended periods of time; and use hand tools.
• Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment.
• Work Conditions: Extreme all-weather conditions; uneven surfaces; safety sensitive work environment.
• Training: Company-paid on-the-job training, including preparation, equipment and expenses to obtain CDL.

All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug testing.

Minnesota Commercial Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At the end of each work day, you will be able to return home!

BENEFITS

• Life Insurance
• 401k w/ matching
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Profit Sharing

New Hire Period: 120 days

All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug testing.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:

• Criminal History
• Last seven years of driving history
• Last five years of e