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Key Job Elements

• Communicate by radio with operator, ground man, supervisors/lead;
• Operation of track switches;
• Read and understand written and oral work instructions;
• Able to prioritize workload based on shop needs;
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with PRS safety policies.

Education / Training

• Mechanical aptitude;
• Read precision instruments and gauges;
• Read and understand technical drawings and blueprints;
• Proven ability to work safely with minimal supervision;
• Able to complete work functions with minimal direction;
• Previous experience of ATV operation;
• Must have strong communication skills;
• Able to work a variety of weather conditions such as extreme heat and cold, rain, snow, and / or humidity;
• Work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, rail car floors).

Qualifications and Experience

• Couple/uncouple freight cars;
• Lace and apply air brakes to cars;
• Pull inbound rail cars and push outbound rail cars;
• Throw switches to change direction of tracks;
• Apply hand brakes to cars;
• Thoroughly complete inbound sheets;
• Maintain weeds in and around rail yard by mowing and/or spraying with push or hand trimmer, deck mower operated by tractor or ATV, and ATV sprayer;
• Perform preventative maintenance on the locomotive and track.

Benefits

EEO

Job Category

PRS Facility Location