Track Laborer

Job Summary

Works as a member of a crew to perform track and roadbed maintenance and repair, including installation of rails, ties, switches, ballast, and other track materials.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Removes and replaces track and track components (e. g. ties, rails, bars, etc.)
• Replaces or repairs and adjusts track switches
• Cuts rails to specific lengths
• Drills holes through rails for insertion of bolts, and tightens or loosens bolts at joints that hold ends or rails together
• Raises rails to allow for tie removal and replacement
• Removes and replaces ballast
• Slides and aligns tie plates
• Corrects deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge
• Observes condition of tracks, track beds, and track right of way to detect and report problems or defects
• Installs and repairs street and railroad crossings
• Complies with all company and railroad safety rules, practices and regulations

General/Other Responsibilities and Duties

• Digs holes and trenches.
• Sorts track material for loading and unloading.
• Cleans tracks and clears ice and snow from tracks and switch boxes.
• Lubricates machines, changes oil, and fills hydraulic reservoirs to specified levels.
• Grinds ends of new or worn rails to attain smooth joints.
• Cuts brush and vegetation from the right-of-way.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience with track installation an asset but not required
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Works outdoors and able to be exposed to all weather conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, lifts, bends, and moves objects up to 50 pounds on uneven terrain
• Exposed to loud noise.
• Exposed to live track/trains and high voltage.
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to maintain concentration and mental alertness in a variety of situations
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with Allied Track Services without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Allied Track Services is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, Allied Track Services will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.00-$36.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care