General Maintenance Worker - Railroad Assistant

Subsidiary:

T & H Services

Job Title:

General Maintenance Worker - Railroad Assistant

Job Location:

Fort Carson, Colorado Springs, CO

Labor Category:

Non-Exempt | CBA

Clearance Level:

Public Trust

Travel Requirement:

N/A

Pay:

$25.49/hr + $1.00/hr CDL Pay

Health and Welfare:

$7.87- $10.34/hr up to 40 hours per week

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) is a family of 8(a), HUBZone, SDB, and other companies wholly- owned by the largest tribe in Alaska. Each of its wholly- owned 30+ subsidiaries are uniquely qualified to deliver value to its customers and teaming partners. For over 30 years, THTBC has operated as a trusted US Federal contractor throughout the US and worldwide. THTBC delivers outstanding service with innovative, low-cost contract solutions to all its public and private sector customers worldwide.

Scope of Work:

This position performs general railroad maintenance requiring practical skill and knowledge (but not proficiency) in various trades; responsible for assisting in preventive maintenance, inspection, track right of way components.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting in preventive maintenance, inspection, repair of track right of way components.
• Install rails, ties switches, and other track materials.
• Diagnose and repair rails, tracks, special track work, direct fixation track work, and/or any other related rail services.
• Also, must learn about track inspections as per railroad requirements and must be in compliance.
• Consistently produces quality products and service.
• Completes all training within required timeline.
• Performs all work in a safe and secure manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Employees will be required to have a Class A CDL and be able to work all hours as necessary.
• Prefer individual with an understanding of rail safety, components, operations and inspection as per UFC 4-860-03 and/or 49 CFR parts 213/214.
• Prefer individual with at least 1-2 years of experience and/or formal vocational/technical training in operating heavy equipment. Each complete year of accredited college education in a related field may be substituted for the equivalent number of years of required experience.
• Applicant must have the ability to prioritize and multi-task while working in a team environment.
• Knowledge of track and/or signal maintenance desirable.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and to assist as required in all aspects of the job assisting Railroad Inspector with daily duties.
• Must be able to successfully complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (Tier 1) background check.
• Must possess the ability to work in a high-volume office area and interface in a positive manner with co-workers and the customer.
• Must possess the ability to work in a team or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.
• Performs all assigned duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and directives.
• Displays courtesy and skill in dealing with internal and external customers, coworkers, and management.
• Accurately maintains and updates records to enable quick and efficient retrieval of information.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must possess the ability to interact well with others in a team setting ability or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Highly motivated, flexible organized and must be detail oriented.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.
• Must have practical knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors environments. Some work is performed with exposure to low to loud noise level; frequent fieldwork is required with exposure to a variety of weather conditions and the external environment; tasks may require working in tightly enclosed spaces and the use of ladders or other safety equipment to gain access to hard-to-reach locations; some work is performed in underground electrical vaults, and in excavation sites. Some work may require exposure to dust, particulates, unpleasant and potentially hazardous substances and high voltage.
• Positions requires frequent walking on uneven surfaces; standing extended periods of time; lift/carry and push/pull equipment and other objects weighing up to 75 lbs.; bending, stooping and or kneeling. to communicate with co-workers using a two-way radio; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; see in the normal vision range with or without correction to read computer screen, blueprints; hear in the normal range with or without correction.
• Must be able to work alternate and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the customer's mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate a company vehicle.
• Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle.
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and a criminal record check.

Benefits:

THTBC offers full-time employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Company paid short term disability, basic life & AD&D
• Employee paid long term disability, voluntary life, and AD&D for dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Accrued PTO based on years of service
• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Access to Colorado FAMLI benefits for up to twelve weeks of leave per year to:
• Bond with a new child, including adopted and fostered children.
• Care for themselves, if they have a serious health condition.
• Care for a family member's serious health condition.
• Make arrangements for a family member's military deployment.
• Address the immediate safety needs and impact of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
• Health and Wellness Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts on travel, hotels, car rentals, electronics and more!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all the essential duties of the position satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including successful completion of a thorough background investigation.

THTBC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.