Port Authority of NY & NJ Careers

About the Role

Trackman I 

Play a vital role in the construction, maintenance, repairs, and dismantles of track and the appurtenances thereto including right-of-way maintenance as required. 

Responsibilities

• Trackmen are also responsible for loading and unloading of materials from vehicles or work trains
• Handling ballast; clearing brush and debris from the right-of-way.
• Handling and installing cross ties and switch timbers, rails, guard rails, spikes, and other fasteners such as switch materials, tie plates, rail anchors, and joint bars.
• Working conditions may include railroad, tunnel and outdoor environments in close proximity to active railroad tracks. 

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• One-year experience in heavy construction maintenance and electrical repairs
• Valid Driver’s License
• This job posting is for external candidates only; all employees must apply through the internal process. 

Desired Qualifications

• Trackmen must be able to carry and use such tools as: spike mauls, claw bars, lining bars, track jacks, air and gasoline tramping guns, jackhammers, and other tools normally associated with track work and other right-of-way maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience with hand tools and powers tools.
• Ability to work rotating shifts (am, pm, midnight, weekends and holidays).

Selection Process

Written Exam: Written exam is designed to measure a candidate's knowledge in areas such as:

• Basic Math Test (Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide Whole Numbers, Fractions and Decimals)
• Industrial Reading Test
• Mechanical Reasoning Test.

Successful candidates who qualify on the written exam will be invited to participate in an oral interview.

Interview: The PATH Entry Level Maintenance oral exam/ interview is designed to measure the candidate's work experience, skills and abilities in areas such as: Situational Judgment; Problem Sensitivity; Safety Orientation; and Oral Communication.

Only candidates who qualify on both the written exam and oral interview will be eligible for further consideration and will be subject to a comprehensive background check.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey/PATH offers an outstanding benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

The starting salary for the PATH Trackman I position is: $27.49 hourly. Trackman I are eligible for annual step increases (subject to collective bargaining agreement.

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About PATH:

PATH operates 24 hours per day/7 days per week/365 days per year. Employees are required to work weekends, holidays, atypical hours (evening and midnight shifts) and during inclement weather conditions. Incumbents may be subjected to mandatory overtime at the beginning or end of their scheduled tour, or on their days off. A union seniority system dictates work schedules for jobs represented by one of PATH’s unions, and time off may not be immediately available during the usual summer and holiday periods. Working conditions will be challenging, including but not limited to inclement weather, direct contact with the public, in tunnel and outside areas during active train service, and an industrial environment. Commitment to attendance is expected and required.

PATH operates under a strict and enforced drug and alcohol-free environment. Employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including but not limited to pre-employment testing, reasonable suspicion testing and federally mandated random testing for certain titles. A violation of PATH’s rules prohibiting use, possession or influence of drugs and alcohol while on the job is a terminable offense.