Ameritrack Track Laborer

Ameritrack Rail

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Responsible for performing general labor as part of a team that is responsible for track projects including construction, maintenance, inspections, and service.Job Title: Railroad Track LaborerPosition Overview:
We are seeking a Railroad Track Laborer to perform essential tasks in the maintenance, repair, and construction of railroad tracks. This position requires a strong work ethic, attention to safety, and the ability to work in physically demanding environments. You will handle a variety of tasks and tools essential for ensuring the reliability and safety of railroad operations.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive spikes into ties using manual or powered tools.
• Move and set cross ties and lengths of steel rail.
• Shovel stone and maintain ballast alignment.
• Adjust and lubricate switches to ensure proper operation.
• Tighten track bolts and check track gauge and cross-level.
• Carry and use track jacks (approximately 40 lbs.) for maintenance work.
• Follow company policies on safety and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:To perform this role successfully, candidates must meet the following qualifications. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Military experience is a plus.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Capable of writing simple correspondence and presenting information effectively in small groups.

Mathematical Skills:

• Proficiency in basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

• Apply common sense to carry out detailed but straightforward instructions.
• Address and resolve typical problems that arise during track maintenance activities.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those required for successful performance of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to talk and hear regularly while performing duties.
• Regularly lift and/or move heavy equipment and materials.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered on the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and precipitation.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and occasionally to fumes or airborne particles.
• Noise levels are typically moderate, but ear protection may be required in some situations.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting Pay: $20/hour
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking hands-on work in a critical and growing industry. Apply now to become part of a team dedicated to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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