Track Laborer KJRYPatriot Rail Company • Keokuk, IA, United States

Track Laborer KJRY

Patriot Rail Company • Keokuk, IA, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Description

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Duties / Responsibilities :

The Track Laborer's duties shall include :

Inspect, repair and / or install track and track components, such as the rail, ties, bars, ballast etc.

Inspect, repair and / or install replace track switches

Inspect, repair and / or install fences, waylands, bridges, street and railroad crossings

Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge

Cut rails to specific lengths

Adjust, lift and roll rails

Slide and align tie plates

Drill holes through rails for insertion of bolts and tighten or loosen bolts at joints that hold ends or rails together

Sort track material for loading and unloading

Clear brush, vegetation, snow, litter etc. from right-of-way; establish and maintain drainage

Spray switches, angle bars and joints with oil for lubrication

Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Participate in group discussions including unit meetings, job briefings, safety meetings or process reviews

Maintain maintenance-of-way documentation such as summaries and reports

Receive instructions, requests, orders, and information from posted bulletins, memorandums, rules and regulation manuals

Operate equipment necessary to inspect, repair and improve track structure and other railroad property / facilities

Assist Foremen / Track Inspectors and Machine Operators / Welders, as directed

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 for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills :

Commercial Driver's License (CDL), preferred

5 or more years' experience in the railroad industry preferred

Track maintenance experience

Heavy machine / equipment operating experience

Welding experience preferred

Education and Experience :

High School diploma / GED

18 years of age or older

Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements :

Walk long distance over uneven terrain, work around moving equipment, climb, ascend and descend locomotives

Employees must be able to meet and comply with the manufacturer's weight limitation safety rating and recommendations for any equipment associated with performing their duties, including the safety rating for ladders (both portable and affixed) and fall arrest equipment

Heavy work, lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds on a rare basis

Reach, bend, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, stand, balance and lift in the course of duties

Talk / hear (communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information)

See (detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess)

Must possess at least 20 / 40 in each eye with or without corrective lenses. Must be able to recognize and distinguish colors displayed by signals, signs, etc. Has ability to distinguish with no more than four (4) errors in a sixteen (16) plate isochromatic test. Must possess an average hearing threshold (in the better ear) of 40db at 500HZ 1000HZ and 2000HZ, aided or unaided

Employment Conditions :

Work safely, follow standard procedures, be alert and take necessary precautions to prevent on the job accidents and injuries

Wear required protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses

Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek

Complete annual training and pass safety and track worker rules examinations

Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and / or alcohol

Must pass and maintain all required assessments, certifications and licenses

Must pass a background screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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