Gas Utility Worker jobs in Boca Raton, FL

Job Responsibilities

• Operate switches in any area of track
• Safely transport personnel as needed
• Ensure handbrakes are applied in rail yards
• Perform brake test and customary car inspections
• Line trains in and out of rail yards
• Assist Conductors to safely expedite train movements in and out of rail yards
• Assist train crews with point protection
• Assist in lacing train line air hoses and bleeding off cars

Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass all company designated tests designed to measure basic skills, job skills, mechanical aptitude and / or other interests, skills and characteristics with a minimum of 85%
• Must have all test(s) satisfactorily completed within the first 90 days
• Must have a valid driver’s license Class E or above
• Must have successfully completed the TOST / Ramsey Test
• Must be able to work in either Clewiston or Bryant Yard(s)
• Ability to maintain clear and proper communication by hand signals, radio and lanterns with Yardmasters, Remote Control Operators, Engineers and Conductors
• Check switch points for proper alignment
• Ability to read, speak and write English
• Ability to work with others and or alone with minimum supervision
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate information pertaining to the job
• Ability to follow proper safety and housekeeping procedures pertaining to the area
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations pertaining to the job
• Ability to work the posted schedule in a production environment including shift work, overtime as necessary, holidays, nights and weekends
• No active disciplinary action and good work history
• Educational and pervious work experience will be considered

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

The work environment characteristics and physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions :

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works and drives in outside weather conditions on a regular basis.
• Working conditions may be rainy, hot, humid, dusty, foggy etc. depending on the weather and may be at night time
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• Duties of this job are also performed in an office environment

Physical Requirements :

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle and / or move various objects, tools and / or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk, hear, and see
• Stand for long periods of time
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Visibility must extend to 62’ and beyond.

• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary and use common office equipment
• Ability to move or handle various items generally weighing between 0-75 pounds. Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to bend, climb and walk significant distances
• Mount and dismount locomotive and check switch points for proper alignment

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.

Last updated : 2024-06-17