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Track Laborer - Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$22/hr

... railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient service for our customers. The Track ... labor position, which requires that the individual becomes proficient in the following skills ...

G&W

Track Laborer

Goodland, KS · On-site

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc ... As a Track Laborer, you'll help maintain the safety and reliability of our railroad infrastructure.

Watco

Track Laborer - Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$22/hr

... railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient service for our customers. The Track ... labor position, which requires that the individual becomes proficient in the following skills ...

G&W

Track Laborer

Dallas, TX · On-site

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc ... As a Track Laborer, you'll help maintain the safety and reliability of our railroad infrastructure.

G&W

Track Laborer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc ... As a Track Laborer, you'll help maintain the safety and reliability of our railroad infrastructure.

G&W

Track Laborer

Bad Axe, MI · On-site

$27.20/hr

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc ... As a Track Laborer, you'll help maintain the safety and reliability of our railroad infrastructure.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc

Track Laborer

Elma, WA

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc ... As a Track Laborer, you'll help maintain the safety and reliability of our railroad infrastructure.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc

Track Laborer

Dallas, TX

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc ... As a Track Laborer, you'll help maintain the safety and reliability of our railroad infrastructure.

360 Rail Services

Track Laborer

Englewood, CO · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

360 Rail Services, LLC is a locally owned and operated Railroad design, construction and ... Track Laborer is responsible for successfully completing day-to-day tasks by meeting project ...

Genesee & Wyoming Inc

Track Laborer

Bad Axe, MI

$27.20/hr

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc ... As a Track Laborer, you'll help maintain the safety and reliability of our railroad infrastructure.

G&W

SD · On-site

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc ... As a Track Laborer, you'll help maintain the safety and reliability of our railroad infrastructure.

G&W

Track Laborer

Butler, PA · On-site

$25.78/hr

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc ... As a Track Laborer, you'll help maintain the safety and reliability of our railroad infrastructure.

Watco

Track Laborer - Great Bend, KS

Great Bend, KS · On-site

$22/hr

Monday through Friday, 8 hr shifts The Track Laborer will be required to safely and efficiently inspect, repair, and maintain the railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient service ...

G&W

Track Laborer

Elma, WA · On-site

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc ... As a Track Laborer, you'll help maintain the safety and reliability of our railroad infrastructure.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc

Track Laborer

Butler, PA

$25.78/hr

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc ... As a Track Laborer, you'll help maintain the safety and reliability of our railroad infrastructure.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc

Track Laborer

Goodland, KS

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc ... As a Track Laborer, you'll help maintain the safety and reliability of our railroad infrastructure.

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Track Laborer - Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo, MI • On-site

Watco
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$22/hr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Watco rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Track Laborer - Kalamazoo, MI
Job Location: Kalamazoo, MI Depot-49048
Office Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
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:
• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities
Job Summary
Starting Hourly Rate: $22.00
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
• 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
• The Track Laborer will 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
• 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 will 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
• The Track Laborer will 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
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.
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Class A CDL preferred
Must be able to pass the training courses below:
• 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).
Education
Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent

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