Track Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Minnesota Commercial Railway (MNNR)

Job Location: St. Paul, MN

Salary Range: $26 per hour

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY: Comply with company and federal safety rules and regulations, including wearing required safety equipment.

·         Maintains and repairs tracks, turnouts, at-grade crossings, rail lubrication machines and other mechanical systems on track structure.

·         Conducts and records track, turnout and joint inspections. 

·         Replaces areas of concrete or timber ties, turnouts, and track fastenings.

·         Operates small tools and equipment (rail saw, rail drill and spiking equipment)

·         Assists with track surfacing, alignment and gauging operations.

·         Assist in emergency situations.

·         Attends safety and training meetings.

·         Operates hi-rail vehicles, and other vehicles used with track maintenance, inspection and recording, wheel/skid steer loaders, rail grinders, track tamper and ballast regulators.  

·         Assists with inventory of spare parts to ensure parts are available to carry out track maintenance.

·         Performs snow removal; operates snow removal equipment (self-propelled and handheld removal equipment).

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are to help in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general categories do not necessarily constitute an exhaustive list of duties of the position.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

·         18 years of age or older.

·         Obtained a high school diploma or GED.

·         Possess a valid state-issued driver license. (CDL Preferred)

·         Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English.

·         Available to work full-time (40 hrs/week), subject to overtime and on call. Possible, but not frequent nights and weekends.

·         Able to lift and carry up to 75lbs without assistance.

·         Able to visually distinguish colors (red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear light)).

·         Able to hear, and with training, distinguish auditory signals.

·         Able to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling.

·         Able to perform work on uneven surfaces; frequently climb ladders; get on/off equipment.

·         Able to work in conditions with loud noise and fumes; work on/around heavy/moving machinery; bend, lift, walk stand, sit for extended periods of time; and use hand tools.

·         Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment.

Work Conditions: Extreme all-weather conditions; uneven surfaces; safety sensitive work environment.

Training: Company-paid on-the-job training, including preparation, equipment and expenses to obtain CDL.

BENEFITS

·         Life Insurance

·         401k w/ matching

·         Health and Dental Insurance

·         Profit Sharing

New Hire Period: 120 days

All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug testing.

Minnesota Commercial Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At the end of each work day, you will be able to return home!

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:

*Criminal History
*Last seven years of driving history
*Last five years of employment history to include military service
*Social Security Number
*Education

MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:

*Medical evaluation
*Drug testing
*Other elements as needed

DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:

MNNR is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping MNNR safe and drug free.

Continued Drug & Alcohol testing per 49 CFR Part 219