Track Laborer - Twin Falls, ID
Watco Transloading, Twin Falls, ID, United States
Job Location: Twin Falls, ID Depot-Twin Falls-83301
Office Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference
Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support‑services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all or the same team. One Watco.
Here’s what you can expect from Watco:
Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
Competitive compensation and benefits
Paid on‑the‑job training with peer trainers
Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco’s Safe Performance Center
Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
Career advancement opportunities
Job Summary
The Track Laborer will be required to safely and efficiently inspect, repair, and maintain the railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient service for our customers. This is a manual labor position, which requires that the individual becomes proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with inspecting, loading & unloading, distribution and installation of rail, rail components, cross ties, switch ties, ballasts, and other track materials
Assist with inspecting, grinding, fabrication and repair of rail and track components
Assist with inspection, maintenance, repair and construction of track turnouts, switch stands, and track infrastructure
Assist with inspection, construction, demolition, and maintenance of track surface structure, gauge, tie removal and disposal, tie replacement and roadbed rehabilitation
Inspect, protect, construct, maintain, and repair road crossings, bridges, culverts and tunnels, facilities, snow fences, signs and equipment
Cut and dispose of vegetation using tools, equipment and manual labor
Clean ice, snow, dirt and debris from switches
Remove snow, ice or other foreign materials from track infrastructure
Accurate and timely reporting as required
Read and accurately interpret company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and federal and state regulations
Communicate professionally and effectively
Learn, understand and apply a comprehensive understanding of track authority
Comply with performance metrics measurements and deadlines
Practice safe work habits and follow company and industry policies, procedures and regulations
Respond promptly to any accident, incident or emergency call
Read gauges, precision measuring instruments, schematics and maintenance manuals 100% of the time
Operate equipment such as backhoe and track hoe
Perform other duties as assigned or required
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.
Must be able to pass the training courses below:
Track Ground School
Federal Railroad Administration General Code of Operating Rules written test
Roadway Worker Protection Worker written test
Fall Protection written test
Maintenance of Way safety written test
MSHA/OSHA training and certification (if required on site).
Education
Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent.
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Office Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference
Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support‑services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all or the same team. One Watco.
Here’s what you can expect from Watco:
Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
Competitive compensation and benefits
Paid on‑the‑job training with peer trainers
Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco’s Safe Performance Center
Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
Career advancement opportunities
Job Summary
The Track Laborer will be required to safely and efficiently inspect, repair, and maintain the railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient service for our customers. This is a manual labor position, which requires that the individual becomes proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with inspecting, loading & unloading, distribution and installation of rail, rail components, cross ties, switch ties, ballasts, and other track materials
Assist with inspecting, grinding, fabrication and repair of rail and track components
Assist with inspection, maintenance, repair and construction of track turnouts, switch stands, and track infrastructure
Assist with inspection, construction, demolition, and maintenance of track surface structure, gauge, tie removal and disposal, tie replacement and roadbed rehabilitation
Inspect, protect, construct, maintain, and repair road crossings, bridges, culverts and tunnels, facilities, snow fences, signs and equipment
Cut and dispose of vegetation using tools, equipment and manual labor
Clean ice, snow, dirt and debris from switches
Remove snow, ice or other foreign materials from track infrastructure
Accurate and timely reporting as required
Read and accurately interpret company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and federal and state regulations
Communicate professionally and effectively
Learn, understand and apply a comprehensive understanding of track authority
Comply with performance metrics measurements and deadlines
Practice safe work habits and follow company and industry policies, procedures and regulations
Respond promptly to any accident, incident or emergency call
Read gauges, precision measuring instruments, schematics and maintenance manuals 100% of the time
Operate equipment such as backhoe and track hoe
Perform other duties as assigned or required
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.
Must be able to pass the training courses below:
Track Ground School
Federal Railroad Administration General Code of Operating Rules written test
Roadway Worker Protection Worker written test
Fall Protection written test
Maintenance of Way safety written test
MSHA/OSHA training and certification (if required on site).
Education
Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent.
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