Track Laborer MSOR

Location

White Pigeon, MI
501 W Sol Morris Ave
White Pigeon, MI 49099, USA

• Responsible for keeping the track and track bed in good shape. That means checking for broken rails, defective switches, deteriorating track bed, track obstructions and weather-related problems
• Perform tasks associated with track work including but not limited to, pulling and driving spikes, replacing ties, surfacing track, changing rail, bars, bolts, shoveling rock ballast and working with other track apparatus
• Must be willing to learn and apply FRA Track Safety Standards, GCOR and RWP regulations and be able to perform maintenance in a timely manner
• Must be willing to learn to operate in a safe and efficient manner, all equipment and tools associated with track maintenance; will be responsible for maintenance of equipment associated with track maintenance such as track-wrench, etc.
• Remove and replace ballast, operate large non-powered hand tools such as shovels, picks, axes, cutters, and sledgehammers, and operate proper electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic hand tools such as drills, impact wrenches, jacks, power saws, and grinders.
• Maintain accurate records of time worked, track conditions encountered and corrective action taken
• May be required to assist in working on train cars as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Minimum of three years prior work experience involving manual labor or mechanical work

Must possess valid driver’s license; CDL preferred

Must be able to perform duties that require heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and 75 pounds on occasion

Knowledge of and skills in using hand tools, including wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, measuring tapes, etc. and skills in using power tools and hydraulic equipment, including portable grinders, rail saws, spike pullers, track wrench machines, power drills

Prefer experience reading and comprehending safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, test materials, drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals

Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position

Position requires flexible work schedule and the need to work overtime on occasion

High School Diploma or the Equivalent

• Verbal comprehension – Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical.
• Communication skills – Provide clear instructions/directions.
• Reasoning skills – Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Functional / Technical Skills – Has the technical and functional background to perform job duties at a high level of competence.

Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach with hands and arms, write, talk, type and hear. Associate is occasionally required to sit, stoop, bend and/or kneel and lift and/or move up to 80 lbs. Will work outside in all weather conditions.

50%-75%

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