Overview:

The Track Maintainer is responsible for performing all duties and activities associated with track maintenance and repair. The incumbent is responsible for keeping the railroad track and all components in optimal condition to meet test requirements and/or track standards. Tests sometimes require understanding and proper execution of specifications and adapt to meet objectives and expectations. Repair and rebuild railroad tracks.

Primary Duties:

• Repair or adjust track switches using wrenches and replacement parts.
• Cut rails to specified lengths using rail saws.
• Operate track-wrench machines to tighten or loosen bolts at joints that hold ends of rails together.
• Lubricate machines, change oil, or fill hydraulic reservoirs to specified levels.
• Clean or make minor repairs to machines or equipment.
• Drill holes through rails, tie plates, or fishplates to insert bolts or spikes using power drills.
• Raise rails using hydraulic jacks to allow for tie removal and replacement.
• Clean, grade, or level ballast on railroad tracks.
• Clean tracks or clear ice or snow from tracks or switch boxes.
• Operate single- or multiple-head spike pullers to pull old spikes from ties.
• Drive graders, tamping machines, brooms, or ballast spreading machines to redistribute gravel or ballast between rails.
• Operate vehicles that automatically move and lay tracks or rails over sections of track to be constructed, repaired, or maintained.
• Push controls to close grasping devices on track or rail sections so they can be raised or moved.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Colorado Class "R" Driver's License.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• The ability to read a tape measure and other measuring devices.
• Must understand and follow verbal, visual, and written communications.
• Be able to perform strenuous work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Customer support operations will require shift flexibility. The candidate must work morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts. Weekend and holiday hours may also be required.
• MxV Rail policy requires all prospective employees to complete a criminal background check (Disclosure for Consumer Reports Consent Form) and a pre-employment substance abuse screening (Applicant Consent for Drug Testing Form) as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the above, the following qualifications are preferred:

• Experience reading and comprehending safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, test materials, drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals.
• One year of Heavy Equipment operation.
• At least one year of welding/torch-cutting experience.

Working Environment and Level of Physical Activity:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Environment: Must be able to walk in an industrial and/or railroad environment, including uneven surfaces such as ballast. Can stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, and kneel for long periods. Will require frequent walking over extended areas with uneven footing; flexibility sufficient for track maintenance tasks such as flexing to pick up tie plates, balance sufficient to walk on ballast; standing for more than half of each workday with periodic breaks.
• Physical: Lift/carrying and pushing/pulling equipment and other objects weighing 25 lbs. (frequently), 50 lbs. (occasionally), and 75 lbs. (infrequently); occasionally climbing on ladders; bending, stooping, and kneeling; good eye-hand coordination; and bilateral dexterity.
• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.
• Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, Dental, Life, and Vision Insurance
• Railroad Retirement
• 401(k) Program with Company Match
• AAR Pension Plan
• Life Insurance (life, accident, or disability insurance)
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Incentive Compensation Program
• Fortnight Schedule
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Club Membership
• Family Atmosphere with a Great Work/Life Balance
• Opportunity for Growth and Development

About MxV Rail:

Located near the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountain Front Range, MxV Rail is the world’s premier rail advisory because we have the expertise to keep our industry moving forward. Toward safer equipment and people. More transformative technology. Toward more efficient operations and fewer emissions. We are called MxV Rail because it is the formula for momentum, and that’s what we deliver. We advance our industry, our clients, and the best ideas. We help set the standards and solve immediate and long-standing challenges. We put breakthrough technologies to the test and train first responders how to do things right when things go wrong. In partnership, we safely experiment, learn, adapt, and advance, so our clients can thrive.

MxV Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, status as a covered veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected status not related to a person’s ability to do a job. MxV Rail is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please email peopleoperations@aar.com.