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Example rail maintenance worker requirements on a job description

Rail maintenance worker requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in rail maintenance worker job postings.
Sample rail maintenance worker requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to lift and carry heavy loads
  • Knowledge of rail maintenance principles
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to pass a background check
Sample required rail maintenance worker soft skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong problem solving abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to work independently

Rail maintenance worker job description example 1

Utah Transit Authority rail maintenance worker job description

  • Be a safe driver with no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years.

  • Have no convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or any drugs within the past 10 years.



  • SKILLS

    • Good interpersonal relationship skills.

    • Good verbal communication skills.

    • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.



    ABILITIES

    • Must observe the TRAX Safety Rules for MOW employees.

    • Perform all duties safely, efficiently and in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations with minimum supervision.

    • Operate any vehicles or equipment required for MOW work (such as hi-rail, crane, and power, hand tamping machines, or forklift).

    • Use hand and power tools.

    • Ability to perform physical requirements of the job to include walking long distances in a quick manner on uneven surfaces, heavy physical requirements of the job, such as lifting rail parts and equipment weighing over one hundred (100) pounds, and assisting in the loading, unloading and movement of ties, rails and other heavy objects weighing over one hundred fifty (150) pounds, prolonged periods of standing, crawl and lay on uneven surfaces, able to work in tight and awkward positions, work outside in all weather conditions, and constantly aware of surroundings.

    • Learn safety practices.

    This job requires regular and predictable attendance


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    OR
    -An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
    [UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

    Shift: 9:00 pm - 7:30 am with Thursday/Friday/Saturday or Sunday/Monday/Tuesday off



    Pay Rate:
    $22.66 - $27.66 per hour plus $.65 to $1.00 shift differential depending on shift, if applicable. This is a five year wage progression.
    Close Date: October 24, 2022 by 5:59 pm PM21

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    Updated March 14, 2024

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