Rail Laborer, Commuter Rail ***$4,000 Signing Bonus at Regional Transportation District in Commerce City, Colorado

Job Description:

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

This position is responsible for maintaining rail corridors and associated facilities to include working on track, right-of-way and wayside elements, rail stations, platforms, and facilities. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the RTD FRA Drug and Alcohol Policy.

This position Includes a $4,000 signing bonus. The new-hire signing bonus pays out in four $1,000 installments upon these milestones:

• Successful completion of probation period
• Six-month anniversary of date of hire
• One-year anniversary of date of hire
• Eighteen-month anniversary of the hire date

If referred by an RTD employee, please include their name or email address on the Workday application when asked, "How did you hear about us" and by selecting "I know someone at the company." In turn, they could be awarded a $2,000 referral bonus.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of RTD, working effectively in a diverse work environment using prudent judgment at all times, performing duties in a safe manner, and assuring professional quality of work to all external and internal customers.


• Work includes but not limited to digging, cable repair, housekeeping, assembly of signal equipment, wiring of signal equipment, pole line work, cleaning and maintains track drains and ditches, grade crossings, fences, flange ways, rights of-way, and report problems, failures or unsafe conditions.


• Performs cutting, drilling, grinding and welding functions of rail and track components in a safe and proper manner.


• Performs all job duties, including but not limited to: the operation of RTD vehicles, tools and on track equipment in a safe and proper manner.


• Removes and installs railroad ties, rails, turnouts, track fastenings, and track switches, ensuring the safe and proper operation of all vehicles, material, equipment and additional duties under the Regional Transportation District Commuter Rail's Roadway Worker Protection procedures.


• Lubricates track and track switches, removes and tightens bolts, assists in track surfacing, alignment, gauging, jacking, and tamping and performs other related maintenance of way duties as directed. Further supports repair and maintenance of the overhead contact wire system and traction power sub-stations


• Assists other employees as assigned in the maintenance, handling, and repair of rail shop equipment, stations, platforms, power, signal, and related wayside equipment in a safe and proper manner. Loads and unloads heavy materials, obtains necessary material and equipment, and removes debris and maintains a clean, safe worksite.


• Responds to emergencies, accidents, snow storm support, special event support and special assignments required from operations.


• Conducts weed control along the right-of-way.


• Assists in re-railing operations and operates various rail equipment and other service vehicles; uses air, electric, and hydraulic power tools and equipment utilized in the performance of maintenance of way duties.

Other:

• Current work schedule is 4 X 10-hour shifts with rotating weekends on call.


• All other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Valid Colorado Driver License.


• Must possess or have ability to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver License, Class A.


• In accordance with FRA regulations, applicant must provide a certified copy of motor vehicle driving record and must be void of any drug and alcohol violations within the previous 36 months.


• In accordance with the FRA regulations, previous railroad service record for the covered services must be void of any drug and alcohol violations within the previous 24 months.


• Prior FRA-regulated railroad operating experience is preferred with a work history that demonstrates the ability to maintain alertness, awareness and vigilance, as well as clear, effective verbal communication skills in the performance of work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.


• Ability to use sound judgement


• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing with attention to detail.


• Ability to obtain and retain a thorough understanding of all the Regional Transportation District Commuter Rail's Roadway Worker Protection procedures which are in effect.


• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination by obtaining a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate for a minimum of a 1-year qualifying period, and then maintain a current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate thereafter from an Examiner on the National Registry.


• Ability to pass a required Physical Ability Assessment (PAA) related to the physical requirements of the essential functions of the job, which includes the ability to push/pull up to 125 pounds, lift/carry up to 80 pounds, and horizontally move equipment weighing up to 90 pounds.


• Ability to pay close attention to detail, ensuring safety in work and rail operations. Ability to stay alert and aware of surrounding operating environment.


• Ability to read and understand safety labels and operating instructions., and to follow directions with minimal supervision.


• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which can include working various days, hours, and shifts.


• Possess a minimum set of required tools specified by RTD Commuter Rail.

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• An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements:

The work environment and physical demands described below are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk on even and uneven rocky terrain (ballasted track); reach with arms and hands; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl; speak, hear, taste or smell.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to work in nighttime darkness with artificial illumination.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, moving trains; risk of high voltage electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; regularly required to work in high, precarious places up to 20 feet and regularly required to work in subterranean, confined places where high voltage electricity is present; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals;  all outside weather conditions; explosives and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.


• Employee is regularly required to work where moving auto/truck vehicular is present.

Additional Pay Information: Upon obtaining two (2) certifications within first 60 days the hourly rate will increase $1.00 per hour, per certification.

Reports To: Manager, Rail Maintenance of Way

Posting Opens: October 14, 2024

Posting Closes: October 29, 2024

RTD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, or protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, service in the military, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

For a full statement of RTD's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, or for information on filing an EEO complaint, please select the applicable link below: https://www.rtd-denver.com/open-records/reports-and-policies/eeo-policy.

Pay Range:

$25.39 - $27.63 Hourly

RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy ( https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf )

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.

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