Track Maintainer
Company: Summit dck
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Maintenance of Way Supervisor this
position performs maintenance activities within the railroad
right-of-way enabling safe and efficient movement of trains along
the San Diego and Escondido Subdivisions. This is a bargained
position represented by the Southwest Mountain States Regional
Council of Carpenters (Carpenters) Union. -
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Distinguishing Characteristics
Safely and efficiently perform duties relating to inspection,
maintenance, repair and improvement of the track structure and
other railroad property/facilities. Operate and maintain equipment.
Transport crew and equipment to/from jobsite. This position is
designated as Safety-Sensitive in accordance with Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT)
regulations and will participate in a random testing pool under
those guidelines
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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Essential Functions
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform railroad track maintenance, repair, and
installation.
- Repair and rebuild railroad track using hand tools and
specialized equipment. Specific duties will include tasks such as
removing, and replacing ties, pulling and driving spikes, shoveling
rock ballast, loading, and unloading equipment and material,
repairing, and replacing rail, right of way clearing and cleaning,
removing and replacing rail anchors and other various maintenance
tasks as may be assigned.
- Handle, unload and move track materials and equipment from rail
cars, carts, or trucks.
- Maintain track beds by cutting vegetation and brush when
needed, and sweeping, picking, and digging dust from movable track
parts.
- Inspect, clear, and maintain drainage facilities.
- Perform various tasks in the maintenance of NCTD Right of Way
including, but not limited to, fence repair, graffiti removal,
trash pickup, and debris removal.
- Perform maintenance and repair to NCTD's bridge structures
including, but not limited to, rail, ties, ballast deck, open deck,
retaining walls, walkways, approaches.
- Remove and replace ballast; tamp ballast; unload or assist in
unloading ballast from ballast cars.
- Safely and effectively operate various types of tools and
equipment such as hammers, jacks, and other mechanical, hydraulic,
and pneumatic tools.
- Observe the condition of the railroad tracks, track beds and
right-of-way for problems or defects. Through visual inspections
identify broken rails, defective switches, and signals,
deteriorating track bed, track obstructions and weather-related
problems; check switch points; observe right-of-way and passing
trains for shifted loads and spillage.
- Must be willing and able to work around large equipment such as
railcars, locomotives cranes, off track equipment and on on-track
equipment.
- Understand and follow NCTD and industry safety rules,
practices, and procedures.
- Wear prescribed safety apparel and personal protective
equipment.
- Complete written forms and reports as required.
- Perform flagging duties as may be required.
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for
safety and maintenance.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- High School diploma or GED required.
- One (1) year Railroad Maintenance of Way work experience
preferred.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver
information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
- Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may
include: operating and safety rules, bulletins, special
instructions, and federal regulatory documents)
- Preferred CFR 49 213 Part A - F qualification. -
-A combination of experience/skills and education to fulfill the
requisite knowledge, skills and - abilities for this position may
be considered.
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Certificates/Licenses
- Possess and maintain a California driver's license, Class C,
with less than 6 points in the preceding 36 month period and no
DUIs in the preceding 7 year period.
- Maintain compliance with the District's policy regarding
Conflict of Interest and Ethics.
- Must be able to become GCOR Qualified on NCTD owned railroad
properties.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain annual access to Marine
Corp Base Camp Pendleton.
- Must be able to become RWP Qualified on NCTD owned railroad
properties.
- Must be able to become qualified on territory and pass physical
characteristics examinations.
- Must be able to become CFR 213 qualified.
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General Requirements
- Be qualified on territory and pass physical characteristics
examinations.
- Must be capable of performing physically strenuous work on a
continuous basis.
- Must be able to read and comprehend regulations and
instructions as well as possess good verbal communication
skills.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with
coworkers, supervisors and/or customers and effectively handle
conflict situations.
- Working knowledge of and familiarity with equipment such as
tampers, regulators, torches, hammers, jacks, and other mechanical,
hydraulic, and pneumatic tools.
- Ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot
problems on equipment.
- Ability to maintain alertness, awareness, and
vigilance.
- Good oral and written communication skills (provide clear
instructions/directions).
- Successfully complete, maintain and pass any required safety
certification and testing on an annual basis.
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Apply online at www.gonctd.com/careers. - NCTD is an EEO
Employer.
Keywords: Summit dck, Oceanside , Track Maintainer, Other , Oceanside, California
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