Job Description



Track Laborers work as a member of crew or gang, that lays, aligns, replaces, and maintains railroad track, ties, roadbed, ballast, switches, crossings, and other track fixtures and equipment. Track Laborers perform heavy manual labor in extreme weather conditions.



Track Laborers work along the railbelt and may be away from home for several days at a time at their own expense. Applicants should consider the impact this type of schedule may have on their lifestyle.

Note: This is an FRA-covered position. FRA-covered employees are those employees who have been assigned to perform regulated services as roadway workers and are therefore subject to the random pool for monthly drug and alcohol testing.



Minimum Qualifications



High school diploma or GED is required. Six (6) months of heavy manual labor experience is required (i.e., construction work, warehouse work). A solid work history is a plus. Must be able to work safely with heavy tools. Nature of duties and tools utilized require continuous care and attention to avoid accidents and to finish work properly. Must be able to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions in English. Must be able to exert very heavy physical effort in doing tasks such as frequently lifting and moving objects weighing up to 100 pounds, driving spikes, pulling ties, removing rocks, mud, snow, and ice from rail bed, and operating jack hammer and other impact tools. Must have a valid driver's license.

Additional Required Information

<<< Candidates selected for an interview MUST submit a copy of a current drivers record that reflects the last three (3) years of driving history >>>

The State of Alaska DMV Driving Records are available online: https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/onlinedrivingrecords

Applicants may either attach a copy of their driving record to the application or fax it to the Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department, 907-265-2542.



Please be sure to include any REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS in your applicant profile and/or cover letter. If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Your application will be closely reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.





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