We are seeking a safety-minded individual who can work efficiently, independently, and as part of a team as directed. This position is responsible for operating hydraulic railroad maintenance equipment and performing related duties to support track maintenance and repair operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Safely operate Rail Lifter, Rail Drills, and/or other assigned hydraulic maintenance equipment and hand tools.
• Perform routine inspections and minor maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with general track maintenance and repair tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all company safety rules, FRA Track Safety Standards (49 CFR 213), and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free work area.
• Accurately document work performed as required.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Florida Class E driver’s license.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision or collaboratively as part of a team.
• Must pass the following with a minimum score of 85%:

• • Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Rules
  • Track Safety Standards Course
  • Railroad Operating Rules
• Must have successfully completed all required pre-employment testing.
• No active disciplinary actions.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
• Ability to understand and follow railroad safety procedures and instructions
• Ability to follow instructions and effectively communicate information pertaining to the job
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The work environment characteristics and physical requirements 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. 

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works and drives in outside weather conditions on a regular basis.
• Working conditions may be rainy, hot, humid, dusty, foggy etc. depending on the weather and may be at nighttime.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Duties of this job are also performed in an office and shop environment.
• Exposed to heights of up to 40 feet and rapidly changing temperatures, including extreme heat and other weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle and/or move various objects, tools and/or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk, hear, and see.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Visibility must extend to 62’ and beyond.
• Ability to move or handle various items generally weighing between 0-75 pounds. Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Prolonged kneeling, standing, and looking up.  Incumbent is required to regularly climb stairs and ladders, and will perform overhead work while standing, kneeling, or lying flat, and will constantly crawl, bend at the waist and reach overhead, occasionally lift, pull or carry up to 75 lbs., and walk on uneven ground containing trip hazards.