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Track Worker (A)
Job ID: 10910
Business Unit: Long Island Rail Road
Location: Jamaica, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Engineer Track Construction
Date Posted: Mar 26, 2025
Description
Title: Track Worker
Department: Engineering
Post Date: 03/13/2025
Close Date: 03/26/2025
100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $40.96* (See Wage Progression Chart)
Position Classification: Safety Sensitive
Location: Queens
Reports To: Foreman Track
Union Affiliation: SMART-Transportation Division, Local 29
Summary
Responsible to construct and maintain track infrastructure to a state of good repair.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Perform track maintenance and construction work, which includes:
- Using heavy tools for spiking, drilling & installing Track Components
- Heavy digging in large stone (ballast) and using heavy duty jacks
- Lifting & carrying rails and ties using various hand tools (i.e. picks, ballast forks)
- Carrying heavy hand tools for spiking, drilling and install Track Components
- Working with and around heavy machinery in various environments, tunnels and bridges
- General clean-up work on the Right of Way, which entails lifting and moving various materials with hand & equipment.
Qualifications
- Must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent (GED or TASC) approved by a State’s Department of Education or recognized accredited organization
- Recent experience with landscaping, construction work where heavy lifting, digging, moving materials, machine work and other relative physical activities are the predominant requirement, preferably in an outdoor environment.
- Ability to use sledge hammers, ballast forks (pitch fork), lining bars, Jacks & other basic heavy tools.
- Ability to lift, carry and be involved in outdoor physical activity in all weather conditions.
- Ability to demonstrate moving track materials and digging within a track environment.
- Must possess satisfactory work records including attendance, safety and discipline.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
PREFERRED/DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Training or experience in welding, mechanics, heavy equipment operation and truck driving.
Wage Progression:
Employees Hired Prior to 9/25/2014:
1st 365 Calendar Days 70%
2nd 365 Calendar Days 75%
3rd 365 Calendar Days 80%
4th 365 Calendar Days 85%
5th 365 Calendar Days 90%
After 1,825 Calendar Days 100%
Employees Hired Prior to 9/25/2014:
1st 365 Calendar Days 70%
2nd 365 Calendar Days 75%
3rd 365 Calendar Days 80%
4th 365 Calendar Days 85%
5th 365 Calendar Days 90%
After 1,825 Calendar Days 100%
Employees Hired On or After 9/25/2014:
1st 365 Calendar Days 70%
2nd 365 Calendar Days 70%
3rd 365 Calendar Days 75%
4th 365 Calendar Days 80%
5th 365 Calendar Days 85%
6th 365 Calendar Days 85%
7th 365 Calendar Days 90%
After 2,555 Calendar Days 100%
Other Information
In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the position, the selection process may include, but is not limited to, a pre-screening assessment (i.e., physical, written and/ or practical evaluation) and interview. Candidates forfeit further consideration in the process if they fail to participate in any step of the process when scheduled. Make up dates/times will not be given. In addition, LIRR employee applicants must be in their current position for the 12 months immediately preceding the close date of this posting and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record. A record of more than 10 sick days in two of last three years is considered unsatisfactory attendance. Not all qualified applicants are guaranteed an interview due to the competitive selection process. A medical examination and safety sensitive drug/alcohol test may also be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
