Railroad Track Laborer - Prentiss

Under the direction of the Roadmaster, the Track Laborer is required to inspect, repair, and maintain the Railroad Track infrastructure ensuring safe and efficient service to our customers safely and efficiently. This is a manual labor position, which requires that the individual becomes proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.

Scope

This description is not all inclusive and is not meant to be a detailed description of each and every duty performed by the incumbent but established as a guideline and basis for sound. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school education or general education (GED)
• Must have a valid Driver’s License; a front-end loader operator course an asset.
• Able to pass WATCO background check requirements
• Rigging and Hoisting certification
• Rail Inspections, repair, maintenance. This is not all encompassing and other required tasks may be required.
• Cut and dispose of vegetation.
• Clean debris from switches.
• Remove snow or other foreign materials from track infrastructure.
• Accurate and timely reporting as required
• Read and accurately interpret company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and federal and state regulations.
• Communicate professionally and effectively.
• Must acquire a comprehensive understanding of track authority.
• Comply with performance metrics measurements and deadlines.
• Practice safe work habits and follow company and industry policies, procedures and regulations.
• Respond promptly to any accident, incident or emergency call.
• Read gauges, precision measuring instruments, schematics and maintenance manuals 100% of the time.
• The team member must be able to pass Track Ground School, GCOR Written Test, Roadway Worker Protection Written Test, Fall Protection Written Test, Maintenance of Way Safety Written Test, MSHA/OSHA Training and Certification (if required on site).

Skills, and Abilities

• Must have the ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Must have the ability to write legibly.
• Must be able to perform duties that require heavy lifting.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to have a flexible work schedule.
• Must have the ability to recognize problems.
• Must have knowledge of Roadway Protection Rules.
• Must have a broad understanding of railroad operations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The team member is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and elements, noise, and fumes from gas, oil, and grease.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Prentiss, AB T4L 2N4: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person