Track Laborer

Track Laborer

This position is for a Track Laborer at Mass Coastal Railroad, whose corporate office is in Taunton, MA. The ideal candidate will be required to perform routine maintenance and construction work on railroad tracks, bridges, and right-of-ways.

Pay Rate: $22/hour to start, $23/hour after successful completion of 90-day Trial Period; additional pay for relevant experience

FULL-TIME, YEAR ROUND

Job Location:

Taunton, Onset, New Bedford, Fall River, Hyannis

NON-EXEMPT (eligible for overtime)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate track maintenance equipment (hydraulic power tools, spike puller, etc.) to grind ends of rails, remove old spikes, drive new spikes, cut ties and perform related maintenance.
• Work in a team setting as a member of a work crew.
• Use power drill to drill holes through rail or tie plates for insertion of bolts and spikes.
• Operate track wrench machine to tighten or loosen bolts at rail joints.
• Operate rail saw to cut rail to specified lengths.
• Load/Unload and general handling of materials and equipment as instructed.
• Perform various type of bridge maintenance as needed.
• Assist other employees when and where instructed.
• Other duties as assigned

Key

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Railroad Experience is a plus
• Must be able to read and comprehend written safety rules, procedure and safety manuals, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, memos and other work-related information
• Able to think and act quickly in responding to emergency and non-emergency situations
• Driver's License in good standing and dependable vehicle are required as travel to job locations may be required

Position Requirements - Additional Information:

• Must be able to read and comprehend written safety rules, procedure and safety manuals, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, memos and other work-related information
• Able to think and act quickly in responding to emergency and non-emergency situations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to handle medium to heavy work; lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 80 pounds on a rare basis
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations to prevent on duty accidents and injuries
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold
• Must be able to work in an extremely loud work environment
• Applicant must be currently authorized to work permanently in the United States
• Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
• Job Subject to DOT Random Drug Testing

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Earned Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen with random and for-cause screenings after employment begins. Marijuana/CBD usage, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana/CBD, whether for medical, recreational, or other use will disqualify you for hire and/or for continued employment.

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual expression), ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, and any other personal characteristics protected by law.