Track Laborer

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.; Youngstown (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in rail transportation is seeking a Track Laborer to join their team. This entry-level position involves maintaining and repairing railroad tracks using various hand tools and heavy equipment. The role requires adherence to safety regulations and the ability to complete necessary documentation. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. The position offers a training rate of $25.23, increasing to $28.03 after the training period.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete written forms and reports, including FRA reports.
• Experience with heavy hand tools and previous work in an outside environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and rebuild railroad track using hydraulic or hand tools.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot problems on equipment.
• Adhere to and promote safe work practices.

Skills

Communication

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic tools

Mechanical tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

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Job Details

Description

SUMMARY:

The person in this position works as a crew member to maintain, repair, and replace rails, ties, switches, and ballast. This position uses hand tools and operates heavy equipment. The position starts as a track maintainer, with an opportunity to qualify as a machine operator.

Responsibilities

Repair and rebuild railroad track using hydraulic or hand tools

Remove and replace ties and rails; pull and drive spikes; shovel rock ballast; load and unload equipment and material

Use various types of tools and equipment, including tampers, regulators, backhoes, torches, hammers, jacks, and other mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools

Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot problems on equipment

Complete written forms and reports, including FRA reports, as required

Be familiar with federal and state regulations as they relate to the railroad industry

Ability to update rules and manuals to assure continuous compliance with all federal regulations

Adhere to and promote safe work practices as determined by the railroad

Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills And/Or Experience

Ability to complete written forms and reports, including FRA reports, as required

Working knowledge of and familiarity with equipment such as tampers, regulators, torches, hammers, jacks, and other mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools

Ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot problems on equipment

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and federal and state regulation

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience with heavy hand tools, and previous work in an outside environment preferred

Required Education And/Or Credentials

High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience a plus

Valid driver’s license required

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a plus

Training rate of pay: $25.23

Qualified rate of pay: $28.03 after 180 day training period.

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Rail Transportation

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