Note:

This is an FRA-covered position. FRA-covered employees are those employees who have been assigned to perform regulated services as roadway workers and are therefore subject to the random pool for monthly drug and alcohol testing.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Build, maintain, and repair railroad track while working as a member of a crew or gang under the direction of a foreman, leader, or supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

¨ Removes snow, mud, ice and rock on rail bed, in tunnels, and culverts caused by slides, washouts, and other climatic conditions using picks and shovels. ¨ Uses hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment for installing and adjusting rail, ties, culverts, switches, and other track components, maintaining existing track to meet safety standards. ¨ Levels rail by shimming or tamping sand, gravel, crushed rock, or other ballast material under low ties, using hand tamps or power tools. ¨ Cuts brush and cleans drainage ditches along track right-of-way. ¨ May be required to drive company vehicles, i.e., pickup truck. Factor 1 - Knowledge High school diploma or GED is required. Must be able to work safely with heavy tools and equipment. Must be able to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions in English. Factor 2 - Responsibilities Works under the direct supervision of a foreman or leader and performs duties as directed. Duties are performed in accordance with ARRC Safety Manual, On-Track Safety Roadway Worker Protection Manual, and ARRC Maintenance Operating Manual. Work is checked in progress and upon completion.

Note:

Following all applicable rules and working safely is a mandatory condition of employment. Factor 3 - Physical Effort Must be able to walk 3 to 8 miles a day in all weather conditions. Must be able to climb onto and off of rail cars. Must be able to safely utilize hand tools including, but not limited to, sledge hammers, spike mauls, shovels, and picks. Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds. Exerts heavy physical effort including lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, carrying, climbing, twisting/turning and positioning track ties and other extremely heavy objects. Requires extended periods of standing, sitting, and walking on uneven terrain. Factor 4 - Work Environment Employee works outside in seasonal temperatures and weather extremes. Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including eyewear, hearing protection, gloves, hard hats, safety toed boots, and other PPE as required and provided. The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) does not furnish rain gear or other outerwear, or general clothing. Employees are subject to extensive travel. Most of the job locations are far enough away that daily commuting from home is not an option. The ARRC does not furnish transportation or lodging at most locations. Jobs in the Maintenance Department are put up for bid and the most senior bidder is awarded the job.

Note:

Applicants should consider the long-term effects of this type of lifestyle on their personal life.

Minimum Qualifications Required :

High school diploma or GED (Significant related work experience may substitute for the education requirement.) Six (6) months of heavy manual labor experience is preferred (i.e., construction work, warehouse work). Must have a valid driver's license. To be considered a valid driver's license, an employee must maintain a continuous three-year period free of any Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Operating Under the Influence (OUI) convictions.

Preferred :

A solid work history is a plus. Additional Required Information Please include any

REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

in your

APPLICANT

PROFILE and/or RESUME . If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Your application will be closely reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. IF you are selected for an interview, then you MUST be able to submit a copy of a current driving record that reflects the past three (3) years of driving history . The State of Alaska DMV Driving Records are available online: https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/onlinedrivingrecords

Contact Information Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department E-Mail:

arjobinfo@akrr.com

Phone:

907-265-2438

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500

Street Address:

327

West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK Fax Number:

(907) 265-2542 Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov. For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword Alaska Railroad Corporation Benefits The following briefly describes the main benefits available to regular employees of the Alaska Railroad Corporation. Actual benefits differ by bargaining unit. Retirement Plans ARRC Pension Plan - Participation is mandatory. You are automatically enrolled in the Plan when you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Employees contribute 9% of their Earnings on a pre-tax basis. The Railroad is exempt from participation in Social Security; however, Medicare Tax is withheld. Participants vest with 5 years of eligible Vesting Service which entitles one to receive a pension benefit at retirement age. Tier 2 Description (Employees hired after July 1, 2015) Normal Retirement Age is age 65, however, the plan allows one to retire as early as age 60. The formula for a monthly Normal Retirement Benefits is 2% x Final Average Earnings x all Credited Service. Early retirement, survivor and disability benefits are available for vested participants. 401(k) Tax Deferred Savings Plan - Participation is optional. You may enroll once you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Depending on the bargaining unit, there may be an employer match. 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Participation is optional for non-represented employees. Insurance and Flexible Spending Plans All plans are optional except the RR Dental Plan for bargaining unit employees. Health Insurance Plan A comprehensive health insurance plan, self-insured by the ARRC and administered by Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska. Coverage is also available for the employee's spouse and dependent children. ARRC and the participant share the premium cost. Bargaining unit employees are Eligibility after 90 days, and non-represented employees are eligible as of the date of hire. The Railroad offers a Prefered Provider Organization plan (PPO Blue Essentials) and a Consumer Directed Healthcare Plan with a Health Saving Account (Gold Essentials). The Plans have the following features. The Railroad also offers two dental plans. The Railroad National Dental for represented employees. The Alaska Railroad Optional Dental Plan for both represented and non-represented employees. Paid Leave & Holidays Vacation Leave -accrual per bi-weekly pay period: Represented Employees 0-3 Years of Service = 4 Hours >3-15 Years of Service = 6 Hours >15 Years of Service = 8 Hours Non-Represented Employees 0-3 Years of Service = 6 Hours >3-15 Years of Service = 8 Hours >15 Years of Service = 10

Hours Sick Leave:

accrues at 4 hours (Represented) or 2 hours (Non-Represented) per pay period. 11 Paid holidays For additional information regarding these benefits, please go to www.alaskarailroad.com