Track Laborer

Overview

Normal Work Schedule Hours of Work:
Variable. As scheduled by management. Days of Work:
Variable.

Note:

The hours of work are established as needed by operations and at the direction of management and are subject to change by management as required.

• Minimum Experience – 1-2 years' experience and/or training
• Experience with heavy tools and work in an outside environment
• Valid Driver's License, CDL preferred
• Participate in group discussions including unit meetings, job briefings, safety meetings or process reviews
• Remove and replace track and track components (e.g. ties, rails, bars, etc.)
• Replace or repair track switches with specific components
• 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
• Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge
• Cut rails to specific lengths
• Receive instructions, requests, orders, and information from posted bulletins, memorandums, rules and regulation manuals
• Adjust, lift and roll rails
• Sort track material for loading and unloading
• Install and repair street and railroad crossings
• Cut brush and vegetation from the right-of-way
• Spray switches, angle bars and joints with oil for lubrication