S-1237-6

Job Title: Track Laborer - OMJST

Worksite Location: 100 E. First St., Brewster, OH 44613

Number of Openings: Multiple

How to Apply:

APPLY DIRECT to Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company using the following information:

Apply online: https://www.wlerwy.com/company/jobs/

Please mention OhioMeansJobs Stark or Tuscarawas when applying to this employer.

Job Description: Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company in Brewster, OH, has multiple full-time Track Laborer openings.

Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company provides freight transportation service for many companies in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. W&LE handles over 135,000 carloads per year. The company is private, 100% internally owned and currently has over 430 employees. W&LE is the largest Ohio-based railroad and is among the largest regional railroads in the country. The company has over 120 customers and a continually growing customer base. W&LE interchanges in numerous locations with three major Class I Railroads (Canadian National, CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern), as well as 14 regional and shortline railroads.

We are seeking dedicated individuals to work as a Track Laborer in our Engineering Department.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Specific functions of a Track Laborer include, but are not limited to the following:

• Repair and rebuild railroad track, using various types of power and hand tools to do so. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, removing and replacing ties, pulling and driving spikes, shoveling rock ballast, loading and unloading equipment and material and various other tasks, as assigned
• Observe the condition of track, trackbed and right of way for problems or defects. Make quick visual inspections for broken rails, defective switches and signals, deteriorating trackbed, track obstructions and weather-related problems; check switch points; observe right-of-way and passing trains for shifted loads and spillage
• Perform track maintenance, repair and installation. Drive spikes into ties using a spike maul; pull spikes with claw bar; install and remove rail anchors; slide, place and align tie plates under rails; cut in rails; plug spike holes; with assistance, lift rails using manual track jack; broom off dust and snow from movable track parts or switches; set up switch heaters
• Vigorous physical activity is required for this position. Handle and move track materials and equipment. With assistance, load/unload equipment weighing approximately 85 to 100 lbs. and carry to work site; without assistance, load/unload equipment weighing approximately 50 to 75 lbs.; with assistance, remove and install rail using rail tongs, with assistance, remove ties and slide new ties into place using two-man tie tongs; move debris away from work site
• Frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, walk on uneven pavement
• Maintain trackbed. remove and replace ballast; tamp ballast; unload or assist in unloading ballast
• Work with equipment. Safely and effectively operate the following: an air hammer to drive spikes; powered wrenches to loosen or tighten track bolts; rail drill to drill holes in rail; portable saw to cut rails; other machinery and tools as required
• Practice safe work habits. Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices and procedures, wear prescribed safety apparel; take appropriate action when conditions threaten safety of self or coworkers; ensure equipment and work area are in safe operating condition before starting work; monitor for emergency situations by identifying visual signals and warning sounds

Working Conditions:

• Work safely at all times in compliance with all safety and operating rules
• Outdoor work is required, regardless of weather conditions, for many hours at a time
• Walk on uneven and irregular surfaces for long distances
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing 50 lbs. to 100 lbs.

Compensation:

• Earn up to $27.64/hour through a combination of hourly compensation, a $100 supplement paid weekly and profit-sharing eligibility after 90 days of full-time employment. *

* Calculation is based on a 40-hour work week

Track Laborer Training:

• Classroom training
• Company paid on-the-job training

Shift / Hours:

• Full Time: 40 hours/week
• Position may require significant overtime work, many times with little or no notice
• Employees may be required to work on scheduled rest days
• Employees may have to work weekdays, weekends and holidays
• The railroad operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Situations will occur after hours where employees will be required to promptly report for work when notified

Travel:

• Travel is required. Our employees must be willing and able to work any hours at any location on the railroad in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania
• Employees may have to drive long distances to get to work. To see a map of our railroad, visit www.wlerwy.com

Probationary Period:

• 120 days

Union:

• Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
• Dues required per collective bargaining agreement

Commercial Driver's License:

• Employees are required to secure the appropriate Commercial Driver's License within 120 days of hire date

Education:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required

Benefits:

• Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company provides a comprehensive benefit package including excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, railroad retirement, 401(k) plan, profit sharing, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid personal leave and college scholarships for dependents

Drug-Free Workplace:

• W&LE is a drug-free workplace and maintains a zero-tolerance policy
• Employees are subject to pre-employment and frequent drug and a
• A DUI or OVI conviction within the last three years will disqualify you from consideration for this position
• All positions require pre-employment background verification, physical, and drug/alcohol screen

Details: Full time. 40 hours/week. Sunday through Saturday. Earn up to $27.64/hour through a combination of hourly compensation, a $100 supplement paid weekly and profit-sharing eligibility after 90 days of full-time employment. Calculation is based on a 40-hour work week.

Driver’s License Requirement(s): Employees are required to secure the appropriate Commercial Driver's License within 120 days of hire date.

Available Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, Profit Sharing, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, College Scholarships for Dependents, Railroad Retirement, 401(k), 401(k) w/ Match, Retirement Plan Other Than 401(k).

Pre-Employment Testing: Criminal Background Check, Drug Testing, Physical Examination.

OMJ Staff Contact: RC2