Track Maintainer

###### **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. ***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 ***Supervision Received and Exercised*** This position reports to the Maintenance of Way Supervisor and has no direct supervisory responsibility. This position is expected to participate in the sharing of expert knowledge and as a vital member of the maintenance of way team. ***Working Conditions*** Normal working conditions for this position are in an operational field setting. Individuals in this position must be able to work safely to prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries, wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety-toe boots, safety glasses and other Personal Protective Equipment items as assigned by NCTD. The railroad operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This position may be subject to shift changes and overtime. They must be able to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Work may include exposure to inclement weather conditions. Business travel may be required periodically between District sites, governmental agencies, consultants’ facilities, and other locations as required. ***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. - Co…