Track Laborer - Tuscola, IL

Watco Transloading; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco Transloading is seeking a Railroad Track Labor to maintain and repair railroad track infrastructure. This manual labor position requires inspecting various track materials, complying with safety standards, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Applicants should have a high school education and be able to lift heavy objects.

Benefits

Paid on-the-job training

Leadership development programs

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• CDL required (or must be obtained).
• Ability to perform duties requiring heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain railroad track infrastructure.
• Load and install various track materials.
• Respond promptly to accidents or incidents.

Skills

Common Sense

Heavy Lifting

Problem Recognition

Education

High school education or GED

Job description

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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

Description

The Railroad Track Labor 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, and 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.
• CDL is required (or must be obtained).
• 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.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.