Track Laborer-Beaumont, TX

Trans-Global Solutions, Inc; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Paid holidays/vacation

Safety bonus program

Safety bonus program

Job summary

A railroad maintenance company in Beaumont, Texas is looking for a Track Laborer. The role involves repairing and rebuilding railroad tracks, including lifting heavy materials and using hand tools. Candidates should be able to pass a background check and drug test, and obtain a TWIC card. The job requires strong communication skills and adherence to safety regulations. This position offers a competitive compensation package, including medical and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Pass required background check and drug test.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card.
• Knowledge of FRA regulations is essential.
• Ability to read safety manuals and instructions.
• Must communicate clearly and professionally.
• No degree required for entry-level track labor.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs various components of railroad tracks.
• Responsible for setting up and inspecting tank maintenance equipment.
• Performs heavy physical labor continuously as needed.
• Regularly lifts and carries various materials for track maintenance.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend safety rules

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of FRA regulations

Ability to pass background check and drug test

Ability to think and act quickly

Team communication

Emergency response ability

Heavy physical labor

Education

Less than high school education

Tools

Hand tools

Manually operated equipment

Job description

Summary

Repairing and rebuilding railroad track, using hand tools to do so. The track laborer removes and replaces track components (e.g. rails, ties, bars, etc.) by performing the following duties.

Company Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation & benefits package to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with Match, Paid Holidays/Vacation, and a Safety Bonus Program.

Typical Duties

Typical duties will include but not be limited to the preparation and/or modification of the following:

• Lifting cross-ties, swinging spike mauls, shoveling, picking ballast, tightening nuts and bolts, lining track with lining bars, tamping by hand, adjusting switches by clips, switch maintenance by greasing or oil switch mechanism.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Sets up, inspects and maintains equipment used for tank maintenance operations.
• Installs, removes, aligns, maintains and repairs rails, ties, ballast, switches, frogs, joints, and other parts of railroad tracks and roadbeds, using hand operated power tools and other manually operated equipment.
• Removes and replaces rail ties.
• Pulls and drives spikes.
• Shovels rock ballast for rail bed maintenance/repair.
• Loads and unloads equipment and material used in new track installation or old track maintenance.
• Laborer will lift and carry track material, cut brush, trees, and vegetation, and clear the right-of-way of litter and other cargo spillage.
• This position requires the ability to perform heavy physical labor on a continuous basis.
• Must be willing to work overtime hours during the week and/or weekends as dictated by operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Skills and Special Requirements

• Pass required background check and drug test.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card.
• Knowledge and skills in applying FRA regulations, guidelines and rules.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, procedure and safety manuals, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, memos and other work-related information.
• Ability to talk and effectively communicate with co-workers, yard personnel, switching crew, engineers, railroad officials, and others in a clear concise, courteous, efficient and professional manner.
• Ability to pass training and required testing.
• Ability to think and act quickly in responding to emergency and non-emergency situations.

Education and/or Experience

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s driver license and have the willingness to use personal and/or company vehicle in the course of employment. Must possess Safety training/certification as required by customers to work in their facilities and as required by TGS at all TGS locations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. Works continuously with shovels, rakes and other hand tools moving material in performance of new construction or maintenance operations. Walks/stands continuously in performance of rail maintenance duties. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Additional Information

This position is primarily as a general labor. However, the employee may be requested to perform multiple or other duties.