This is heavy manual work involving limited skills in various maintenance and construction tasks in a public transportation system.

Employees in this class perform laboring tasks requiring some acquired skills in the use of air tools, hydraulic tools, gasoline-powered tools and other construction and maintenance related equipment. Duties may include general maintenance work on tracks, structures and in the right-of-way, cleaning functions, and assisting in the installation and repair of equipment and facilities. Routine tasks are performed with some independence and more difficult work is performed under the supervision of a skilled technician or supervisor. Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion for satisfactory performance of assigned tasks and duties.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Performs laboring tasks on the aerial and ballasted sections of the right-of-way.

Removes loosened pavement around track work needing repair or replacement; loads rubble on trucks or work trains, unbolts tie-rods and bolts, installs track plates, cleans switches and lubricates track.

Assists in handling and assembling track materials.

Digs trenches for retaining walls and foundations, cleans out floor drains, mixes concrete and performs routine landscaping tasks.

Assists in installing and repairing shop equipment, overhead doors, hydraulic lifts, cleaning boilers and repairing and installing fences.

Sweeps, mops and machine cleans rail stations and approaches, including traction power areas, train control rooms, and public restrooms.

Operates various transportation system vehicles as required.

Observes established safety practices and procedures applicable to laboring work in a public transportation system.

Operates air tools, hydraulic tools, gasoline-powered tools and other construction and maintenance related equipment.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of power tools and equipment used in construction and maintenance activities.

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to laboring work in a public transportation system.

Ability to read and write.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to operate power tools and equipment.

Ability to operate various transportation system vehicles.

Ability to work from ladders and other height reaching devices.

Ability to work a variety of hours and emergency shifts as required.

Skill in the use of power tools and equipment.

Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform assigned duties.

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