Track Laborer - Janesville. WI

Watco Transloading; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco Transloading is looking for a dedicated Railroad Track Repair Technician to join their team in Janesville, Wisconsin. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for the inspection and maintenance of railroad tracks, ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and be able to perform physically demanding tasks outdoors. This position offers excellent on-the-job training and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Paid on-the-job training

Leadership and development programs

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 3 to 6 months of job-related experience or equivalent education.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair railroad track infrastructure.
• Load, unload, and install track materials.
• Comply with safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Ability to apply common sense

Ability to lift heavy objects

Knowledge of Roadway Protection Rules

Understanding of railroad operations

Education

High school education or GED

Job description

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Office Location: Onsite

Job Type: Full Time

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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
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University

Hourly Pay Rate: $23.00 - $24.00

Description

The Railroad Track Repair Technician position will be required to safely and efficiently inspect, repair, and maintain the railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient service to 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

• Inspect, unload, load, distribute, pick-up, install cross ties, switch ties, other track material and ballast.
• Inspect, unload, distribute, load, pick-up, install, grind, and transpose rail.
• Inspect, load, unload, distribute, pick-up, remove, construct, maintain and repair turnouts.
• Inspect, patrol, construct, install, retire, remove, surface, gauge, line and shift track.
• Inspect, protect, flag, construct, install, maintain, and repair road crossings.
• Inspect, protect, flag, construct, install, maintain, repair, paint, renew and replace bridges.
• Inspect, protect, flag, maintain, repair and construct culverts and tunnels.
• Inspect, dismantle, remove, maintain, repair and paint station facilities.
• Inspect, test, maintain, repair, construct and install scales.
• Inspect, remove, maintain, repair, construct, and install right of way, sand and snow fences.
• Inspect, construct, install, maintain, clean and paint signs.
• Cut and dispose of vegetation.
• Clean debris from switches.
• Remove snow 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.
• Must acquire 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school education or GED, or 3 to 6 months of job-related experience; or equivalent education and experience.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Certificates and Licenses

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Must pass Track Ground School, GCOR Written Test, Roadway Worker Protection Written Test, Fall Protection Written Test, Maintenance of Way Safety Written Test, MSHA/OSHA Training and Certification (if required on site).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Ability to perform duties requiring heavy lifting.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Ability to recognize problems.
• Knowledge of Roadway Protection Rules.
• Broad understanding of railroad operations.