Railroad Laborer

Work Activities

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for maintenance of track infrastructure, including construction, inspection and repair of track and other railroad property/facilities; equipment operation and maintenance; and travel and work within assigned geographic area.

TRACK MAINTENANCE REPAIR AND INSTALLATION

• Repair and rebuild railroad track using power and non-power hand tools

• Lift/carry track material

• Cut brush, trees and vegetation

• Clear right-of-way of litter and cargo spillage

• Perform maintenance by pulling spikes from ties, drilling holes through rails for bolt insertion, and fitting bolts

• Cut rail

• Manually compress ballast

• Remove/install ties

• Lift, roll, and adjust rails

• Lift/carry track material with assistance

OPERATE EQUIPMENT

• Remove/replace ballast

• Operate non-powered hand tools such as shovels, picks, axes, cutters, sledgehammers

• Operate proper electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic hand tools such as drills, impact wrenches, jacks, power saws, and grinders

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Extreme all-weather conditions

• Walk and perform work on uneven surfaces

• Safety sensitive work environment

• Loud Noise and Fumes

• Work on and around heavy/moving machinery

SHIFTS/HOURS

• Full-time (40 hrs/wk)

• Subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternate shifts, weekends, and holidays

TRAVEL

• Travel to and remain on job sites in designated seniority region and remain on site for extended periods, sometimes days or weeks at a time

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years of age, or will be by the anticipated start date listed above

• Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license

• Ability to report for duty at the designated work location

• Able to work safely in the above working conditions

• Able to work the above shift/hours

• Able to meet the above travel requirements

• Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English

• Available to travel to and remain on job sites in designated seniority region and remain on site for extended periods, sometimes days or weeks at a time

• Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs occasionally

• Able to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear) light

• Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment

• Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling

• Occasionally climb on/off equipment

• Bend, walk, stand and sit for extended time; use hand tools

• Follow safety policies and procedures along with rules compliance; wear required personal protective equipment

TRAINING

• Company-paid on-the-job training

UNION

• LIUNA 773 Laborers Union

• Dues required per union agreement

SENIORITY DISTRICT TRANSFERS

• Per union agreement

• Seniority-based

• Director approval required

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

• 30 Days

SAFETY:

At Amtrac of Ohio, Inc., Safety is a core value of how we do business. Each and every day, our employees are committed to approach one another about safety, which is key in realizing our vision. Employees are also expected to comply with company and federal safety & health regulations, safety rules & policies, as well as procedures that guide work practices to reduce risk to exposure. Such work practices include but are not limited to wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns, and taking appropriate actions in the event of an emergency.

BENEFITS:
Amtrac of Ohio, Inc. Employees receive a competitive benefit package.
All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen.
Amtrac of Ohio, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amtrac of Ohio, Inc. considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:

• Criminal history
• Last 7 years of driving history
• Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
• Social Security number
• Education

MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:

• Medical evaluation
• Drug Screen
• Other elements as needed

COVID-19 precautions

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location:

• On the road

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Location: One location