General Maintenance Crew Member

Reports to:  General Maintenance Crew (GMC) Supervisor
Position type:  Part Time-Hourly-Seasonal
Oversees: Maintenance Crew

Description: 
General maintenance, custodial, and basic mechanical tasks. Responsible for a variety of tasks including but not limited to: daily servicing of all trains and/or locomotives, including dumping toilet tanks, sweeping, mopping, changing air filters and restocking supplies.  Shifts generally start early in the morning and includes weekends/holidays. Starting wage for this position is $14/hour.

Specific roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide a clean and safe environment in which the employees and patrons can move in.
• Ensure clean floor, windows, stairs, restrooms, and doors of facilities and trains.
• Dump toilets on passenger cars and transfer to proper waste recycling facility on site.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks on the train such as changing lightbulbs, replacing air filters, or turning the train generators on.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure that projects meet all standard requirements for cleanliness.
• Ability to gain proficiency in various railroad safety policies and programs.
• Plan out replenishment of supplies in advance to ensure an adequate supply.
• Responsible for ensuring that the grounds, buildings, and other surrounding areas meet quality assurance standards.
• Perform general locomotive maintenance tasks such as cleaning of the cab and engine room or washing when necessary.
• Takes out trash and ensures a clean working environment.
• Communicate with supervisor on prioritization of daily job duties.
• Help maintain grounds; power wash sidewalks, water plants, etc.

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills, able to take a set of instructions and perform a task without prompting.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and stand on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects (50+ lbs) including equipment and machinery.
• Must be reliable and able to work non-routine hours (generally mornings).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a forklift, ATV and pickup truck. Forklift and ATV training provided.

If you are interested obtain an application by download or at the front desk of the Duluth Depot, open from 9-5pm.

*train excursion concession store, giftshop, ticket office, ice cream shop (transaction locations)