Track Laborer - Colfax, WA

Watco; Colfax (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding culture

Competitive compensation and benefits

Paid on-the-job training

Training at Safe Performance Center

Watco University programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Watco is seeking a Track Laborer to safely inspect, repair, and maintain railroad track infrastructure to ensure reliable service for customers. The role requires completing a prescribed training period and becoming proficient in track maintenance duties.

You will assist with inspecting and repairing rails, ties, ballast, and related components, while adhering to safety rules and regulatory guidelines. On-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must pass and maintain required safety certifications and training.
• Must be 18+ years old with high school diploma or GED.
• Class A CDL preferred for job advancement.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain railroad track infrastructure.
• Assist with loading/unloading rail and track materials.
• Inspect and repair track turnouts, switches, and crossovers.
• Maintain road crossings, bridges, culverts, and signage.
• Read gauges and maintenance manuals accurately.
• Operate support equipment like backhoes when required.
• Follow safety rules and report incidents promptly.

Skills

Valid driver's license

CDL preferred

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MSHA/OSHA training

Job description

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco.

Here's What You Can Expect From Watco

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

Starting Pay: $21.00 per hour

The Track Laborer will be required to safely and efficiently inspect, repair, and maintain the railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient service for our customers. This is a manual labor position, which requires that the individual becomes proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with inspecting, loading & unloading, distribution and installation of rail, rail components, cross ties, switch ties, ballasts, and other track materials
• Assist with inspecting, grinding, fabrication and repair of rail and track components
• Assist with inspection, maintenance, repair and construction of track turnouts, switch stands, and track infrastructure
• Assist with inspection, construction, demolition, and maintenance of track surface structure, gauge, tie removal and disposal, tie replacement and roadbed rehabilitation
• Inspect, protect, construct, maintain, and repair road crossings, bridges, culverts and tunnels, facilities, snow fences, signs and equipment
• Cut and dispose of vegetation using tools, equipment and manual labor
• Clean ice, snow, dirt and debris from switches
• Remove snow, ice or other foreign materials from track infrastructure
• Accurate and timely reporting as required
• Read and accurately interpret company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and federal and state regulations
• Communicate professionally and effectively
• Learn, understand and apply a comprehensive understanding of track authority
• Comply with performance metrics measurements and deadlines
• Practice safe work habits and follow company and industry policies, procedures and regulations
• Respond promptly to any accident, incident or emergency call
• Read gauges, precision measuring instruments, schematics and maintenance manuals 100% of the time
• Operate equipment such as backhoe and track hoe
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Class A CDL preferred

Must Be Able To Pass The Training Courses Below

• Track Ground School
• Federal Railroad Administration General Code of Operating Rules written test
• Roadway Worker Protection Worker written test
• Fall Protection written test
• Maintenance of Way safety written test
• MSHA/OSHA training and certification (if required on site).

Education

Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent