POSITION SUMMARY: Section Laborers work as members of a gang to perform routine and non-routine track and roadbed maintenance and repair, including installation of rails, ties, switches, ballast, and other track materials, using hand-held equipment and tools, including power tools.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The section laborer position entails primarily shift work, but section laborers may be called upon to work non-traditional shifts, in all weather conditions, at any time in a dynamic 24 hour, 7 day week operation, including weekends and holidays when necessary. Extended travel may be required.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED: *High School diploma or GED equivalent *Valid Driver's License *Manual labor experience in an outdoor environment required.
The candidate must be able to work in a team environment, and possess oral and written communication skills sufficient to coordinate work and relate track conditions to co-workers, typically via telephone and radio.
PREFERRED: Prior railroad experience.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: Track laborers will be required to join the union. Monthly union dues will be deducted from the employee's paycheck.
The duties, responsibilities and qualifications in this posting are representative categories to be used by an applicant in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general guidelines do not constitute an exhaustive list of qualifications or essential functions of the position. In addition, these general guidelines bear no relation to, nor are they intended to modify or conflict with, any collective bargaining agreement provision. Questions about the collective bargaining agreement, if any, governing the position described herein should be directed to the appropriate union organization.
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