Track Mechanic Union 9027.51hr.

This position will be posted from October 31 2025 to November 14 2025 by 4:00pm.

Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check. DRPA and PATCO are subject to federal law under which marijuana continues to be illegal.

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Position Purpose

The position of Track Mechanic is responsible to perform the unskilled and semi-skilled labor necessary for the maintenance and construction of PATCOs track structure shops stations and other related facilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties responsibilities knowledge skill and/or ability required. The Authority will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in assessing an employees ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform necessary work as directed to maintain the track components such as rails switch points stock rails frogs ties ballast and other aspects pertaining to the track structure.
2. This position will assist other occupations in the Track & Facilities Department and in other departments in the performance of their duties by performing general labor tasks as directed.
3. This position will operate various pieces of small and heavy equipment as assigned based on the skill and training of incumbent.
4. Performs snow shoveling/pushing function for all facilities of PATCO as necessary.
5. Must be able to work a variety of schedules including evening night and/or weekend work and holidays as needed.
6. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure work environment by participating in required training recognizing and reporting hazards and suspicious activity and using all required personal protective equipment.
7. Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

1. The individual must pursue training and development opportunities in order to continuously build knowledge and skills. Must be willing to share expertise with others.
2. Individual must be able to manage difficult customer situations and respond promptly to customer needs. The maintenance of confidentiality is essential.
3. The individual must be able to read understand written and verbal instructions speak and write clearly in order to communicate effectively.
4. The individual must display openness to others views must be able to balance team and individual responsibilities. Must contribute to building a positive team spirit by supporting everyones efforts to succeed.
5. The individual must show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and work toward promoting a harassment free environment and diverse workforce. The individual must treat everyone with respect work with integrity and uphold and support organizational values and goals.
6. The individual must follow all organizational policies and procedures.
7. The individual must be able to prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently. He or she must react well under pressure and accept responsibilities for his/her own actions. The individual must respond to management direction.
8. The individual must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness apply feedback to improve performance and monitor his or her own work to ensure quality. Individual should always be willing to generate suggestions to improve individual and departmental performance.
9. The individual must be punctual at all times and ensure that work responsibilities are covered in his or her absence. Must complete tasks correctly and on time.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to all provisions of the DRPA/PATCOS Substance Abuse Testing and Control Policy including random drug testing and periodic physical testing requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Three (3) years prior experience as a laborer in heavy construction and/or railroad track construction with a working knowledge of the tools used in the performance of the work OR Trade School Certificate/Diploma in automotive carpentry HVAC electrical or plumbing.
• This position requires training and qualification by the Track & Facilities Department to operate or pilot maintenance of way equipment on the mainline or yard tracks.
• This position requires a current Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A with air brakes and tanker endorsement from the state of New Jersey Pennsylvania or Delaware. Applicants who lack the appropriate CDL at the time of application but who otherwise are deemed qualified for the position may be considered. If the selected candidate does not have the appropriate CDL at the time of selection he or she must obtain said CDL within the orientation period. Failure to provide proof of the CDL which is required to perform the essential duties of the job for any reason within six (6) months from the candidates date of hire will result in the immediate termination of employment.

Preferred:

• Experience with rail transit property class 1 railroad or railroad construction contractor.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be required to sit (5%). The employee may be required to stand bend and walk (80%) lift (10%) and climb (5%). The employee must occasionally lift hold and carry objects up to 140 pounds. The employee must have normal day and night time vision corrected or uncorrected must have normal hearing corrected or uncorrected. The employee must be able to perform all position functions and must also be able to physically operate all job related equipment.

Individuals in this position require a full range of physical motion and the ability to lift heavy loads i.e. track components heavy machinery weighing one hundred forty (140) pounds in a single person lift or two hundred eighty (280) pounds in a two person lift. Must be able to climb ladders including but not limited to rung and step ladders. This position also requires incumbent to be able to walk stoop bend crawl ascend/descend stairs steps and ladders etc. withstand heights of over 150 feet climb up and down transit car(s) with a step height of as much as three (3) feet and lift leg(s) a height of twenty-four (24) inches to clear third rail by stepping over same.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This position requires the incumbent to work both indoors (primarily tunnels) and outdoors in all types of lighting and weather conditions including but not limited to heat sun rain snow and ice. This position requires the incumbent to work on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Protective clothing eye protection hearing protection (when appropriate and whereas the wearing of such protection does not pose a safety risk to the employee during the performance of the essential job functions) dust masks and respirators are provided to protect against the elements such as chemical splashing airborne debris toxic fumes and sustained loud or high pitch noises that may be encountered.

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