Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: The primary purpose of this position is to plan and carry out an itinerary of periodic inspections that provides maximum coverage of the track systems in a U.S. Army Transportation Brigade.

Duties

Conduct inspections of approximately 42 miles of railroad track and associated appurtenances to identify deviations in cross-level, gage, profile, and alignment. Investigate railroad accidents and derailments to determine causes and inspect tracks and equipment to identify the location and possible causes of derailment. Conduct preventive maintenance and repair on standard gauge railroad track and on various railroad equipment and appurtenances. Perform maintenance and repair duties while operating rail mounted hydraulic equipment. Prepare track inspection reports identifying necessary corrective action and conduct follow-up inspections as appropriate. Perform or direct a work crew in re-railing to safely put the cars or engine back on tracks.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET level security clearance.
• Incumbent shall be subject to periodic and random urinalysis drug testing.
• Detection of drug usage through confirmed positive urinalysis test results might be cause for a determination that the incumbent has failed to meet the conditions necessary for continued employment in this position.
• Must be able to obtain or possess and maintain a valid commercial Driver's License Class A.
• Travel/Temporary Duty requirement is 35%.
• The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a current Army Railroad Track Certification in accordance with (IAW) Army Regulation (AR) 420-72.
• Must be able to operate rail mounted hydraulic equipment.
• Must complete Department of the Army Railroad Safety Course and pass exam within 30 days; and attend refresher annually.
• Pre-appointment and annual physical examination is required.
• This position is inclement weather essential; 90% of work is performed outside in all weather conditions, which includes extreme weather conditions.
• Subject to be called to Terminal in case of derailment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Railroad Repairer~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common preventive maintenance and repair duties on standard gauge railroad track, on various railroad equipment, and appurtenances. Ability to assist in the replacement of worn rails, angle bars, switch stands, points, frogs, tongue and mate switches, cross ties, and switch ties. Ability to recognize the full range of railway defects, to determine the probable cause of those deficiencies. Ability to work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Performs extremely strenuous work for long periods. Frequently lifts and carries tools and equipment weighing over 80 pounds or exerts comparable effort in moving and positioning railroad track components. Work involves frequent or continuous bending, reaching, pushing, kneeling, lifting, and similar body and limb movements. WORKING CONDITIONS: Railroad Repairers work outside, often in seasonal temperature and weather extremes and are subject to loud noises, possible burns, fumes from insect sprays, and smoke; dirt, cuts, and grease or oil; insect bites; and possible injuries from handling equipment. May be required to wear protective gloves, hard-toe shoes, safety glasses, and similar protective devices. Any unusual environmental working condition that may arise will be compensated for under an appropriate category of the environmental pay regulation.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GT-W1M4AA MIL SURFACE DEPLOYMENT AND DIST CMD DO NOT MAIL Concord, CA 94518 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk