General Track Labor-Beaumont
Company: Trans-Global Solutions, Inc.
Location: Beaumont
Posted on: June 17, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary: Repairing and rebuilding railroad track, using hand
tools to do so. The track laborer removes and replaces track
components (e.g. rails, ties, bars, etc.) by performing the
following duties.Company Benefits: We offer a competitive
compensation & benefits package to include: Medical, Dental,
Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with Match, Paid Holidays/Vacation,
and a Safety Bonus Program. Typical Duties:Typical duties will
include but not be limited to the preparation and/or modification
of the following:Lifting cross-ties, swinging spike mauls,
shoveling, picking ballast, tightening nuts and bolts, lining track
with lining bars, tamping by hand, adjusting switches by clips,
switch maintenance by greasing or oil switch mechanism.Other duties
as assigned. Essential Functions: Responsibilities will include but
not be limited to the following:Sets up, inspects and maintains
equipment used for tank maintenance operations.Installs, removes,
aligns, maintains and repairs rails, ties, ballast, switches,
frogs, joints, and other parts of railroad tracks and roadbeds,
using hand operated power tools and other manually operated
equipment.Removes and replaces rail ties.Pulls and drives
spikes,Shovels rock ballast for rail bed maintenance/repair.Loads
and unloads equipment and material used in new track installation
or old track maintenance.Laborer will lift and carry track
material, cut brush, trees, and vegetation, and clear the
right-of-way of litter and other cargo spillage.This position
requires the ability to perform heavy physical labor on a
continuous basis.Must be willing to work overtime hours during the
week and/or weekends as dictated by operations. Supervisory
Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Skills and Special Requirements:Knowledge and skills in applying
FRA regulations, guidelines and rules.Ability to read and
comprehend safety rules, procedure and safety manuals, government
regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, memos and
other work-related information.Ability to talk and effectively
communicate with co-workers, yard personnel, switching crew,
engineers, railroad officials, and others in a clear concise,
courteous, efficient and professional manner.Ability to pass
training and required testing.Ability to think and act quickly in
responding to emergency and non-emergency situations. Education
and/or Experience: Less than high school education; or up to one
month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of
education and experience.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's driver
license and have the willingness to use personal and/or company
vehicle in the course of employment. Must possess Safety
training/certification as required by customers to work in their
facilities and as required by TGS at all TGS locations.Physical
Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or
feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is
required to walk. Works continuously with shovels, rakes and other
hand tools moving material in performance of new construction or
maintenance operations. Walks/stands continuously in performance of
rail maintenance duties. The employee is occasionally required to
stand, sit, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to
100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather
conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or
humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places;
fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat; and risk of electrical
shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Additional Information:This position is primarily as a general
labor. However, the employee may be requested to perform multiple
or other duties.
Keywords: Trans-Global Solutions, Inc., Beaumont , General Track Labor-Beaumont, Other , Beaumont, Texas
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