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American Track
Location : Fort Worth, TX 76177
Position : Railroad Track Laborer (Trackman)

Job Description : Do you enjoy working outdoors, working with heavy equipment, and learning new skills? It this describes you, then join our team of Railroad Track Laborers. These employees work with a team to maintain, repair, and replace rails, ties, switches, and ballast. This person uses hand tools and operates heavy equipment. The position starts as a Track Laborer, with an opportunity to qualify as a machine operator once the necessary knowledge has been learned. Some overnight travel is required. This position will report to Fort Worth, TX 76177.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Carry and place track materials using hand tools such as tie tongs, rail tongs rail forks, lining bars, shovels, and jacksInstall railroad tracks and embankments including special track work, road crossing signage, and rail lubricatorAlign and slide track tie plates and cut rails to specified lengthsHandle drilling activities for insertion of bolts or jointsAlign and gauge deviations in track surfaces in order to ensure train safetyInstall, repair, and replace signs on railroad crossingsRemove brush and other vegetation from between railsPerform lubrication activities on joints, angle bars, and switchesPerform authorized repairs and document outcomes of all repair activitiesLay and fix foundations for tracks and replace worn out or rough rail endsRebuild roadbeds and lay new rail sectionsOperate picks, shovels, bulldozers, and spike mauls for long periods of time (sometimes all day), as well as specialized hydraulic railroad power toolsAttend callouts to repair damage done to tracks in the event of a derailmentRight derailed rolling stock and assist in lubricating wheel bearingsComply with company and federal rules, policies, and procedures – wear required safety equipment, respond to and act on safety concerns.Job RequirementsMust be 18 years of age or olderWilling to work in the elements in all weather conditions (extreme hot, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.)Understand and follow verbal and visual communicationsUnderstand respond to audible and visual signals and warningsRecognize, avoid, and report potential hazardsAmerican Track is a drug-free Company, employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug testsWilling to submit to a background checkMust pass all required assessments/trainingsWilling and able to travel to various job sites, including those that require overnight stay and those that require short notice mobilizationInteract effectively as a crew memberCapable of working unsupervised at timeAvailable to work full-time (40hrs/wk.) subject to overtime, on-call (24/7), alternating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidaysPreferred, But Not RequiredHigh School diploma or equivalentPrevious experience in railroad or other heavy construction or maintenance industryPHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.Job Type: Full-timePay: $17.00 – $22.00 per hourBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offReferral programRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule:10 hour shift8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayOn callOvertimeWeekend availabilitySupplemental Pay:Bonus payExperience:Construction: 1 year (Preferred)Railroad: 1 year (Preferred)outdoor work: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:Driver’s License (Preferred)Willingness to travel:25% (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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