Track Maintenance Tech – Heavy Equipment (Outdoor)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuting assistance

Health insurance

Pension plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking a track maintenance worker to construct and maintain track infrastructure to a state of good repair on the Long Island Rail Road system.

The role involves heavy lifting, outdoor work in all weather, and using sledge hammers, ballast forks, and other heavy tools while coordinating with heavy machinery in tunnels and on bridges. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent (GED or TASC) approved by a State’s Department of Education or recognized accredited organization.
• Recent experience with landscaping, construction work where heavy lifting, digging, moving materials, machine work and other relative physical activities are the predominant requirement, preferably in an outdoor environment.
• Ability to use sledge hammers, ballast forks (pitch fork), lining bars, Jacks & other basic heavy tools.
• Ability to lift, carry and be involved in outdoor physical activity in all weather conditions.
• Ability to demonstrate moving track materials and digging within a track environment.
• Must possess satisfactory work records including attendance, safety and discipline.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform track maintenance and construction work, which includes:
• Using heavy tools for spiking, drilling & installing Track Components
• Heavy digging in large stone (ballast) and using heavy duty jacks
• Lifting & carrying rails and ties using various hand tools (i.e. picks, ballast forks)
• Carrying heavy hand tools for spiking, drilling and install Track Components
• Working with and around heavy machinery in various environments, tunnels and bridges
• General clean-up work on the Right of Way, which entails lifting and moving various materials with hand & equipment.

Skills

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting

Heavy tools operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sledge hammers

Ballast forks

Jacks

Lining bars

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking a track maintenance worker to construct and maintain track infrastructure to a state of good repair on the Long Island Rail Road system.

The role involves heavy lifting, outdoor work in all weather, and using sledge hammers, ballast forks, and other heavy tools while coordinating with heavy machinery in tunnels and on bridges. A valid driver’s license is required.