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RailroadRoadmaster

$66–85k Fillmore, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Railroad Roadmaster. Skills: Track inspection, Railroad safety. Act as a representative of the railroad. Perform duties in a safe manner”

Industry & Context.

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Eligibility Requirements

Work outdoors in all weather, Occasional office work indoors, Weekend work, Occasional travel out of town, Physically capable to traverse railroad property, Climb railroad equipment, Work at heights up to 20 feet, Access confined areas, DOT/FRA drug and alcohol testing

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3 years of track experience, Track inspectors’ certification, Valid California driver’s license, Clean Motor Vehicle record, Computer skills, Prior experience in a safety sensitive position

Nice to Have

Prior knowledge, training, and certification in railroad operating rules, Class A Commercial Driver License

What You'll Do.

Act as a representative of the railroad

Perform duties in a safe manner

Ensure right of way meets Federal standards

Supervise a section crew

Set up safety precautions for workers

Obtain track warrants from Dispatcher

Load and unload heavy materials

Obtain necessary material and equipment

Maintain a clean work site

Assist in removing and installing railroad ties

Assist in installing rails

Assist in installing turnouts

Assist in installing track fastenings

Assist in installing track switches

Ensure safe operation of vehicles

Ensure safe operation of material

Ensure safe operation of equipment

Lubricate track switches

Assist in track surfacing

Assist in track alignment

Assist in track gauging

Assist in track jacking

Assist in track tamping

Perform other maintenance of way duties

Assist in repair of rail shop equipment

Assist in repair of stations

Assist in repair of platforms

Assist in re-railing operations

Operate various rail equipment

Operate service equipment

Use electric power tools

Use hydraulic power tools

Perform various physical duties

Work in confined spaces

Work in outdoor weather conditions

Work in extreme temperatures

Perform other duties as required

Full Job Description

## Duties & Responsibilities Conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of our railroad, working effectively in a diverse work environment using prudent judgment at all times, performing duties in a safe manner. Knows and understands the requirements set forth in CFR Title 49, Part 213 and their application to ensuring that the right of way stays within Federal standards. Supervise a section crew of Maintenance of Way Laborers/Operators. Know, understand, and set up safety precautions for the protection of roadway workers and contractors while working on or adjacent to right of way. Know and understand track warrants, their use and be able to obtain them from the Dispatcher for the protection of roadway workers Loads and unloads heavy materials, obtains necessary material and equipment, and removes debris and maintains a clean, safe work site. Assist in removing and installing railroad ties, rails, turnouts, track fastenings, and track switches, ensuring the safe and proper operation of all vehicles, material, and equipment. Lubricates track and track switches, remove and tightens bolts, assists in track surfacing, alignment, gauging, jacking, and tamping and performs other related maintenance of way duties as directed. Assists other employees as assigned in the maintenance, handling, and repair of rail shop equipment, stations, platforms in a safe and proper manner. Assists in re-railing operations and operates various rail equipment and other service vehicles; uses air, electric, and hydraulic power tools and equipment utilized in the performance of maintenance of way duties. Performs various physical duties in a maintenance environment, which includes, but is not limited to, working with dust, dirt, gravel, fumes, exhaust, various noise levels, chemicals, in confined spaces, and in various, sometimes extreme, outdoor weather conditions and temperatures as required. Other duties as required. ## Qualifications At least 3 years of track experience wi

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