Track Maintainer I

Full-time employment opportunity with a dynamic and multi-faceted resource for economic development in the St. Louis region.

About Us

Since 1950, we have partnered with private and public organizations on hundreds of projects that have created thousands of jobs on both sides of the Mississippi River.

BSD operates with a focus on making a positive impact on the region and the nation, better connecting the Bi-State area to the rest of the world. We are impacting neighborhoods, large and small, in Illinois and in Missouri, with investments that are shaped by our unique perspective of the region and its potential.

Why Work Here

• Work for a company that strives to make a positive impact in the region
• Earn competitive salary
• Free access to 9 gyms at our facilities 24-7
• Wellness program that provides free health screenings
• Free MetroLink and MetroBus access
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Bi-State Development is an eligible employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The Role

Must perform track work functions and other duties as assigned in a safe, orderly and productive manner. The position requires the ability to safely operate equipment, including on-track equipment and vehicles necessary for the performance of track maintenance and repair. Must follow the instructions of Central Control while working on or near the right-of-way. Track Maintainers must be qualified on the MetroLink Safety Rules for Maintenance-of-Way (MOW) employees.

Work Hours: 10:30 pm – 7:00 am

Days Off: Friday & Saturday

Responsibilities

• No more than one preventable accident for twenty-four (24) months prior to job bid.
• Ability to perform all duties safely, efficiently and in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations with minimum supervision.  This includes the ability to operate any required high-rail, on-track and other vehicles for Maintenance of Way work.
• Successfully pass the Metro Link Operating Rules Examination for Maintenance of Way (MOW) employees and Standard Operating Procedures. Employees are to be high-rail and flag qualified.
• Must possess knowledge of first aid and safety practices and be able to demonstrate the same. 
• License: Possession of a current, valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License is a requirement to hold this position and shall be acquired by the end of the qualification period.
• Ability to perform the heavy physical requirements of the job, such as lifting rail parts and equipment weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds, and assisting in the loading, unloading and movement of ties, rails, and other heavy objects weighing over one hundred (100) pounds.
• Successful completion of training program and post-training qualification period.
• Call-out on a 24-hour basis in critical and emergency situations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Must perform track work functions and other duties as assigned in a safe orderly and productive manner. The position requires the ability to safely operate high-rail, on-track and other vehicles necessary for the performance of track maintenance and repair.  Must follow the instructions of Central Control while working on or near the right-of-way. Meets job class requirements set out in Sub-Section A (above). 

• Installs, inspects, maintains, repairs, and replaces as required all components related to the track and roadbed of the Metro Link right-of-way.  This includes, but not limited to rail sections, switch points, frogs, stock rails, ties, bridge and switch timbers, tie plates, cut spikes, and other fasteners.

• Performs routine and emergency track maintenance and repair, including but not limited to; tamping, rail replacement, rail alignment, and track panel installation.

• Operates equipment and vehicles as required in the performance of track maintenance functions, including tamping machines, on-track ballast regulator, cranes, backhoe, and other equipment required for MOW work.

• Assists other workers in routine and emergency situations affecting the movement of trains over the right-of-way.

Hours: 10:30 pm - 7:00 am

Days off: Friday & Saturday

Pay: 28.73 Hourly