Trackmen/Operators

Carload Express is known for our strong investment in rail infrastructure, motive power, traffic development, and for our people. Recognized and trusted by our customers, public-private partnerships and connecting railroads. We are proud to announce the formation of the Delmarva Central Railroad Company (“DCR”), a 162 mile railroad supporting a broad base of high profile customers on the Delmarva Peninsula.

Overview:

Primary purpose is to repair and rebuild railroad track. Physical duties will require frequent walking over extended areas with uneven footing; flexibility sufficient for track maintenance tasks such as flexing to pick up tie plates; balance sufficient to walk on ballast; standing for more than half of each work day with periodic breaks; lift/carry and push/pull equipment and other objects weighing 25 lbs. (frequently), 50-80 lbs. (occasionally), and 100 lbs. (infrequently); occasional climbing on ladders; bending, stooping, and kneeling; good eye-hand coordination; and bilateral dexterity. Operating various power tools and heavy pieces of machinery.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lift rails using the manual track jack.
• Sweep, pick, and dig dust and snow from movable track parts.
• Remove and replace ballast.
• Unload or assist in unloading ballast from rail car, cart or truck.
• Adze ties.
• Climb ladders.
• Dig holes and trenches.
• Observe condition of tracks, track beds, and track right of way for problems or defects.
• Perform track maintenance, repair, and installation.
• Remove and install ties with tie tongs.
• Handle and move track materials and equipment.
• Maintain track beds.
• Work with equipment.
• Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures.
• Perform any other work not mentioned above that is required to construct or rehabilitate railroad tracks.
• Cut vegetation and brush when needed.
• Drive spikes into ties with a spike maul.
• Pull spikes with a claw bar.
• Install and remove rail anchors.
• Handle, place, and align tie plates under rails.
• Cut in rails.Plug spike holes.
• Operate/drive dump truck.
• Operate backhoe.
• Operate various hydraulic tools.
• Operate various gas powered tools.
• Operate all heavy machinery required to complete work.
  

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license. (Class B CDL).
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
• 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, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations.
• Applicants must qualify on a Hogan Personality Inventory assessment (HPI) prior to employment.
• Ability to speak English in a clear, concise manner in order to communicate with coworker(s) and supervisor(s).
• Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment test in English before being allowed to interview. The number of candidates who pass the test and are granted an interview is based upon hiring needs.
• Must communicate and work well with others.
• 1 year(s) Railroad Maintenance of Way work experience.
  

Preferred Experience:

• Welding experience.
• Experience operating construction or farm equipment.
  

All jobs will be posted at http://carloadexpress.com/employment/openings/ or information can be obtained by calling human resources at (302) 846-7820.