Maintenance Worker - Scranton, United States - US National Park Service

US National Park Service

Verified Company

Scranton, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Works as a track crew worker and track maintenance inspector/worker: inspection of the park's track and rail system, and special inspections to meet Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards of class 1, 2 and 3 track; weekly and monthly inspections of the park's switches and frogs systems; completes/maintains track inspection records and updates all repairs and remedial action on all repo1ts; maintains and assures the proper gauge and alignment of all track age to FRA standards, repairs and maintains all turnouts, crossings, crossing signs and signals.
Responsible, under the Railroad Workplace Safety Part 214 (Roadway Worker Protection), for the following: sets up Railroad Worker Protection for track worker; provides ontrack safety for lone worker; installs derails, lockout/tag out locks, and blue flags in work areas. Provides communications with the park's yardmaster and D&L yardmaster for track repairs work, foul time, blue flagging and the placement of car derail; inform park's dispatcher and D&L dispatcher of outofservice track age, restricted speed and walkover areas, in the park's rail yard system.
As an FRA qualified roadway worker, may be required to perform duties in close proximity to railroad tracks with the potential of fouling a track. Duties may include serving as a railroad track flagman or watchman/lookout. Roadway workers are considered MaintenanceofWay employees as defined in 49 CFR Part 21
Performs railroad track work using a variety of power tools and hand tools. Some of the tools are, but not limited to, hydraulic units with attachments (i.e., such as jack han1mers, spikes, spike pullers, drills, saws, rail puller, generators, power drills, chain saws, sledgehammers, railroad jacks, etc.)
Performs operator maintenance on all equipment used such as checking fuel levels, oil checks and changes, recommended grease jobs and safety inspections. Make minor repairs to vehicles and equipment (i.e., replacing air filters and inner lights, hose com1ections, replacing gaskets, plugs, fan belts, hydraulic systems, oil and lube services and keeping vehicle clean).

CAREER SEASONAL:

Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis.

You will work from approximately
February thru December, and you will be in a
non-pay status for the remainder of the year.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

U.S. Citizenship required.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.

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Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
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Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
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Probationary Period: If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following jobrelated factors:
Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
Knowledge of materials
Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
Use of Measuring Instruments

SCREEN OUT:

Perform simple and routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, and other related trades.

I have used simple measures and hand tools to replace broken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock; minor adjustments or replaces hinges, latches, and catches.

I have used a brush and roller on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels.

I have tightened or replaced plumbing fittings and fixtures which do not require custom fitting or solder joints; replaced faucet washers; unplugged drains using a plunger; replaced liquid petroleum gas bottles.

I have performed routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re-grade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances.

I have operated a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites. I have cleaned and serviced chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. I have operated a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment not requiring special rigging. My work has been under close supervision, and I referred unusual problems to the supervisor or a higher graded em