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Great Northwest Railroad Track Laborer in Lewiston, Idaho
This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2070334
Track Laborer - Railroads
The track laborerwill be required tosafely and efficiently inspect, repair, and maintain the railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient service to our customers.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.
This Track Laborer description is general and illustrative of the type of duties required for this position. This description is not all inclusive and is not meant to be a detailed description ofeach and everyduty performed by the incumbent but established as a guideline and basis for sound
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Inspect, unload, load, distribute, pick-up, install cross ties, switch ties, other track material and ballast.
Inspect, unload, distribute, load, pick-up, install, grind, and transpose rail.
Inspect, load, unload, distribute, pick-up, remove, construct, maintain and repair turnouts.
Inspect, patrol, construct, install, retire, remove, surface, gauge, line and shift track.
Inspect, protect, flag, construct, install, maintain, and repair road crossings.
Inspect, protect, flag, construct, install, maintain, repair, paint, renew and replace bridges.
Inspect, protect, flag, maintain, repair and construct culverts and tunnels.
Inspect, dismantle, remove, maintain, repair and paint station facilities.
Inspect, test, maintain,repair, construct and install scales.
Inspect, remove, maintain, repair, construct, and install right of way, sand and snow fences.
Inspect, construct, install, maintain, clean and paint signs.
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.
Mustacquirea 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.
Operate equipment such as backhoe and trackhoe.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Supervisory Responsibilities:None
Education andExperience:
High school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.
Must be 18 years or older.
Certificates and Licenses:
The team member must possess a valid drivers license with no restrictions. Class A CDL with no restrictions preferred.
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).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must have the ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out writte