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Company Name : Portland Terminal Railroad Company
Location : Portland, OR 97210
Position : Track Maintenance – Laborer – Portland Terminal Railroad Company

Job Description : Job Title: Track Maintenance – Laborer Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.Job Location: PortlandOther Potential Locations: Portland, ORAnticipated Start Date: 07//2022Number of Positions: 1Salary Range: Entry rate of pay is $25.85/hourAll communication with applicants will be done via email. Please check your email on a daily basis.Who we are and what we doThe Portland Terminal Railroad Company is a wholly owned joint switching facility that facilitates interchange of railcars between two Class 1 railroads.SAFETYAt PTRC, Safety is a core value of how we do business. Each and every day, our employees are committed to approach one another about safety, which is key in realizing our vision. Employees are also expected to comply with company and federal safety & health regulations, safety rules & policies, as well as procedures that guide work practices to reduce risk to exposure.  Such work practices include but are not limited to wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns, and taking appropriate actions in the event of an emergency.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESThis position is responsible for maintenance of track infrastructure, including construction, inspection and repair of track and other railroad property/facilities; equipment operation and maintenance; and travel and work within assigned geographic area.TRACK MAINTENANCE REPAIR AND INSTALLATION· Repair and rebuild railroad track using power and non-power hand tools· Lift/carry track material· Cut brush, trees and vegetation· Clear right-of-way of litter and cargo spillage· Perform maintenance by pulling spikes from ties, drilling holes through rails for bolt insertion, and fitting boltsMAINTAIN TRACKBED· Cut rail· Manually compress ballast· Remove/install ties· Lift, roll, and adjust rails· Lift/carry track material with assistanceOPERATE EQUIPMENT· Remove/replace ballast· Operate non-powered hand tools such as shovels, picks, axes, cutters, sledgehammers· Operate proper electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic hand tools such as drills, impact wrenches, jacks, power saws, and grindersThe duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties.WORKING CONDITIONS· Extreme all-weather conditions· Walk and perform work on uneven surfaces· Safety sensitive work environment· Loud Noise and Fumes· Work on and around heavy/moving machinerySHIFTS/HOURS· Full-time (40 hrs/wk)· Subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternate shifts, weekends, and holidays in emergency situationsTRAVELMinimal travel requirementsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS· At least 18 years of age, or will be by the anticipated start date listed above· Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license· Ability to report for duty at the designated work location· Able to work safely in the above working conditions· Able to work the above shift/hours· Able to meet the above travel requirements· Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English· Available to travel to and remain on job sites in designated seniority region and remain on site for extended periods, sometimes days or weeks at a time· Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs occasionally· Able to visually distinguish colors – red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear) light· Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment· Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling· Occasionally climb on/off equipment· Bend, walk, stand and sit for extended time; use hand tools· Follow safety policies and procedures along with rules compliance; wear required personal protective equipmentTRAINING· Company-paid on-the-job trainingRELOCATION· Assistance not availableUNION· Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees· Dues required per union agreementSENIORITY DISTRICT TRANSFERS· Per union agreement· Seniority-based· Director approval requiredPROBATIONARY PERIOD· 60 daysJob Type: Full-timePay: From $25.85 per hourBenefits:Health insurancePaid time offRetirement planSchedule:HolidaysNight shiftOn callWeekend availabilityCOVID-19 considerations:Employees are required to wear masks on property while in the vicinity of others, most work is completed in open air (outside), and surfaces are regularly sanitizedEducation:High school or equivalent (Required)Shift availability:Day Shift (Preferred)Night Shift (Preferred)Overnight Shift (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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