Trackman job description

Performs routine maintenance and construction work on railroad tracks, bridges and right-of-way by performing the following duties.
Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Operates track maintenance equipment (i.e., portable grinder, spike puller, etc.) to grind ends of rails, remove old spikes, drive new spikes, cut ties, and perform related maintenance while working as a member of a work crew.
* Uses power drill to drill holes through rail or tie plates for insertion of bolts and spikes.
* Operates single- or multiple-head spike driving machine to drive spike into tie and secure rail.
* Operates track wrench machine to tighten or loosen bolts at rail joints.
* Operates rail saw to cut rail to specified lengths.
* Loading, unloading, and general handling of materials and equipment as instructed.
* Performing various type of bridge maintenance as needed.
* Assisting other employees when and where instructed.
* Strict compliance with FEC Safety Polices.

Qualifications

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
* Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
* Required to have a Class B Commercial Driver's License to operate some types of equipment & vehicles.
* May at times be called upon to lead a crew and/or gang of up to ten employees in the absence of the foreman.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Qualified applicants will be considered for vacancies without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by prevailing state and federal laws, regulations and ordinances.

This is a full-time year round position working at the Grand Canyon Railway in Williams, AZ. The Trackman is a physically demanding position responsible for ensuring the track, bridgework, and railroad right-of-way are in good repair to provide safe and efficient railroad operations for passengers and employees.
Responsibilities

* Fully understand and support Xanterra Mission Statement and Core Values.
* Responsible for ensuring the railroad right-of-way is in good repair and provide for safe and efficient railroad operations.
* Responsible for replacing railroad ties and rails as directed.
* Assists in repair of bridges and culverts where needed and as directed.
* Responsible for cleaning right-of-way as needed.
* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

* Must possess a valid and clear Arizona Driver's License to comply with Xanterra/GCR Vehicle Policy.
* Comply with FRA/ACC requirements, along with 49 CFR parts 214 Roadway Worker Safety, part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing, and part 237 Bridge Safety Program.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Valid Arizona Driver's License
* Valid Arizona Commercial Driver's License
* Previous railroad experience.
* First Aid/CPR certification.
* Bilingual English/Spanish skills

Basic Competencies:

* Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications--both general and technical)
* Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
* Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
* Mechanical aptitude

Employment Conditions:

* Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
* Works safely and efficiently to ensure company equipment is safely secured at all times.
* Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, respitory protection, safety-toe boots and safety glasses as required by the job duties.
* Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work
* Complete all required annual training and routine efficiency testing (49 cfr part 217.9).
* Comply with random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
* Must pass all required assessments

Environmental Conditions:

* Work outside in all weather conditions, , and on occasion at elevated heights.
* May be exposed to fumes, oils, dust on a daily basis

Physical Requirements:

* Heavy work, lifting and pulling up to 100 pounds and the use of hydraulic and hand tools
* Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/balance/climb on a regular basis.
* Walking long distances over uneven terrain
* Must meet auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection thresholds.
* Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat, noise and dust factors on an occasional basis