Railroad Maintenance Vehicle Operator
Who May Apply:
US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):
Ability to do the work of a(n) Railroad Maintenance Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. Drive and operate self-propelled railroad maintenance vehicles and equipment such as:
rail or track line vehicles, tie inserter, mobile spike driving vehicle, tie pulling equipment, and ballast regulators. Surface and align rail with automated system. Remove, insert, space, replace, and spike ties. Maintain ballast. Perform vehicle and equipment maintenance such as checking fluid levels, changing belts/ hoses/and filters. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Efforts:
Moderate to heavy physical exertion is required in operating machines and tools used on track maintenance and in loading and unloading ties, switch parts, etc. Operators also typically lift and move heavy items weighing 45 pounds and more. Working Conditions:
There is danger of bruises and more severe injury from operating hand tools and handling heavy materials. There is danger of falls from motor cars and danger from work operations of others such as the crane operator. There is danger of collision with trains and vehicles. All of the time is spent working outside, with exposure to snow, ice, heat, dust, and dirt.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):
Ability to do the work of a(n) Railroad Maintenance Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. Drive and operate self-propelled railroad maintenance vehicles and equipment such as:
rail or track line vehicles, tie inserter, mobile spike driving vehicle, tie pulling equipment, and ballast regulators. Surface and align rail with automated system. Remove, insert, space, replace, and spike ties. Maintain ballast. Perform vehicle and equipment maintenance such as checking fluid levels, changing belts/ hoses/and filters. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Efforts:
Moderate to heavy physical exertion is required in operating machines and tools used on track maintenance and in loading and unloading ties, switch parts, etc. Operators also typically lift and move heavy items weighing 45 pounds and more. Working Conditions:
There is danger of bruises and more severe injury from operating hand tools and handling heavy materials. There is danger of falls from motor cars and danger from work operations of others such as the crane operator. There is danger of collision with trains and vehicles. All of the time is spent working outside, with exposure to snow, ice, heat, dust, and dirt.
- Department:
5738 Railroad Maintenance Vehicle Operating - Salary Range:
$25.34 to $29.57 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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