Track Laborer - Lewiston, ID

Watco Transloading; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to keeping the supply chain moving as a Track Laborer. In this hands-on role, you will inspect, maintain, and repair crucial railroad track infrastructure, ensuring safe operations for our customers. This position offers the opportunity for on-the-job training and development, allowing you to grow your skills in a supportive environment. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity to make a tangible impact in the logistics industry.

Benefits

Paid On-the-job Training

Leadership and Development Programs

Award-winning Culture

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair railroad track infrastructure.
• Operate equipment and ensure safety compliance.
• Accurate reporting and communication of tasks.

Skills

Heavy Lifting

Problem Recognition

Common Sense Application

Effective Communication

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe

Trackhoe

Job description

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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:

• Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University

The Track Laborer 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.

This Track Laborer description is general and illustrative of the type of duties required for this position. This description is not all-inclusive and is not meant to be a detailed description of each and every duty performed by the incumbent but established as a guideline and basis for sound.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.
• Operate equipment such as backhoe and trackhoe.

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education and Experience

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

Certificates and Licenses

• The team member must possess a valid driver’s license with no restrictions. Class A CDL with no restrictions preferred.
• The team member must be able to 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

• Must have the ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Must have the ability to write legibly.
• Must be able to perform duties that require heavy lifting.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to have a flexible work schedule.
• Must have the ability to recognize problems.
• Must have knowledge of Roadway Protection Rules.
• Must have a broad understanding of railroad operations.