Track Laborer

Normal Work Schedule:

Hours of Work: Variable. As scheduled by management.

Days of Work: Variable.

Note: The hours of work are established as needed by operations and at the direction of management and are subject to change by management as required

• Minimum Experience - 1-2 years' experience and/or training

• Experience with heavy tools and work in an outside environment

• Valid Driver's License, CDL preferred

• Participate in group discussions including unit meetings, job briefings, safety meetings or process reviews

• Remove and replace track and track components (e.g. ties, rails, bars, etc.)

• Replace or repair track switches with specific components

• Slide and align tie plates

• Drill holes through rails for insertion of bolts and tighten or loosen bolts at joints that hold ends or rails together

• Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge

• Cut rails to specific lengths

• Receive instructions, requests, orders, and information from posted bulletins, memorandums, rules and regulation manuals

• Adjust, lift and roll rails

• Sort track material for loading and unloading

• Install and repair street and railroad crossings

• Cut brush and vegetation from the right-of-way

• Spray switches, angle bars and joints with oil for lubrication