Track Labourer - Sault Ste Marie, ON
- Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference
Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all or the same team. One Watco.
Here's What You Can Expect From Watco
The Track Laborer will be required to safely and efficiently inspect, repair, and maintain the railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient service for our customers. The Track Labor position 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.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
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.
Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent
Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all or the same team. One Watco.
Here's What You Can Expect From Watco
- Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
- Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
- Career advancement opportunities
The Track Laborer will be required to safely and efficiently inspect, repair, and maintain the railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient service for our customers. The Track Labor position 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.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- The Track Laborer will assist with inspecting, loading & unloading, distribution and installation of rail, rail components, cross ties, switch ties, ballasts, and other track materials
- Assist with inspecting, grinding, fabrication and repair of rail and track components
- Assist with inspection, maintenance, repair and construction of track turnouts, switch stands, and track infrastructure
- Assist with inspection, construction, demolition, and maintenance of track surface structure, gauge, tie removal and disposal, tie replacement and roadbed rehabilitation
- Inspect, protect, construct, maintain, and repair road crossings, bridges, culverts and tunnels, facilities, snow fences, signs and equipment
- Cut and dispose of vegetation using tools, equipment and manual labor
- The Track Laborer will clean ice, snow, dirt and debris from switches
- Remove snow, ice 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
- The Track Laborer must communicate professionally and effectively
- Learn, understand and apply 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
- Operate equipment such as backhoe and track hoe
- Perform other duties as assigned or required
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.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Track Ground School
- Federal Railroad Administration General Code of Operating Rules written test
- Roadway Worker Protection Worker written test
- Fall Protection written test
- Maintenance of Way safety written test
- MSHA/OSHA training and certification (if required on site).
Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Track Laborer is responsible for the safe inspection, repair, and maintenance of railroad track infrastructure and components. Duties include installing rail materials, maintaining road crossings, and operating equipment like backhoes to ensure efficient service.
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Successful applicants must pass several mandatory safety and operational training courses, including FRA and MSHA/OSHA certifications.
Skills
- Railroad Track Maintenance
- Infrastructure Inspection
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Rail Component Installation
- Roadbed Rehabilitation
- Vegetation Control
- Safety Compliance
- Technical Document Interpretation
- Track Authority
- Precision Measuring Instruments
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid On-the-job Training
- Leadership And Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
- Construction
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Railroad
- Track Laborer
- FRA
- General Code of Operating Rules
- Roadway Worker Protection
- Fall Protection
- Maintenance of Way
- MSHA
- OSHA
- Backhoe
- Track Hoe
- Rail Infrastructure
- Ballast
- Cross Ties
- Switch Stands
- Logistics
- Transportation