The Track Maintainer works as part of a team installing, repairing, and rebuilding railroad track along the network. This job entails working outdoors in a labor-intensive environment.
Ability to climb on ladders
Ability to stand and/or sit for more than half of each workday with periodic breaks.
Ability to see near, far, all color, have depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to speak and hear clearly to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, yard workers, and section leaders.
Ability to balance and walk over extended areas with uneven footing
Ability to bend, twist, and crawl in open or confined spaces
Ability to bend/crouch/kneel at waist or knees between locomotive and cars.
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 100lbs.
Ability to perform physically strenuous work for extended periods of time
Ability to exert up to 150lbs.
Ability to work in tight, confined spaces.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions: (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet)
Ability to work in conditions that include loud noise and fumes
