Rail Infrastructure Technician
About the role
GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard together form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand. GSI is the premier geohazard mitigation firm specializing in emergency slope stabilization, landslide repair, grouting, and micropiles through innovative design-build delivery. Access Limited brings over a century of steep-slope expertise and operates North America’s largest fleet of spider excavators, delivering complex rockfall and geotechnical solutions in the most challenging environments. RoadGuard, founded in 2024, unites industry-leading roadway safety companies providing guardrail, bridge railing, highway signage, fencing, and specialty fabrication services. Across all our businesses, we are driven by innovation, extreme ownership, technical excellence, and a relentless commitment to measurable results that improve safety and infrastructure resilience.
Responsibilities
- Install slope stabilization systems, soil nails, rock anchors, drainage solutions, shotcrete, and grouting to protect rail corridors from landslides, rockfall, scour, and embankment failure
- Operate and maintain equipment on active jobsites — proper care of tools and machinery is part of the job
- Support site organization, material handling, and jobsite logistics
- Aid in daily documentation including logs, photos, safety checklists, and compliance records
- Respond to emergency callouts — GSI deploys 24/7 and your crew will be part of that response network
- Learn from experienced Superintendents and Senior Technicians — GSI builds people, not just projects
Requirements
- Experience in the field translates directly to this work: Heavy civil or construction labor experience means you understand jobsite safety, physical demands, equipment awareness, and working as part of a crew under a schedule
- Geotechnical construction experience — drilling, shoring, anchoring, grouting, or shotcrete — means you'll be productive quickly and can grow into senior technical responsibilities fast
- Railroad or MOW experience means you understand active right-of-way, Roadway Worker Protection, and the discipline required to work safely in live corridor environments — that background is directly applicable and valued here
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience working on active construction jobsites in heavy civil, geotechnical, railroad, or closely related field environments
- A hands-on work ethic and the physical ability to perform demanding outdoor work in varying terrain and conditions
- Commitment to safety — you follow the plan, speak up when something isn't right, and look out for the people around you
- Clear communication and the ability to take direction and work effectively as part of a crew
- Comfort with 100% travel — this is a travel-rotation role and you'll be deployed nationally
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to pass an extensive background check required for active railroad corridor work
Preferred — But Not Required To Apply
- To Apply
- Prior experience on geotechnical, slope stabilization, drilling, anchoring, grouting, or shotcrete projects
- Railroad or MOW field experience and familiarity with Roadway Worker Protection / FRA compliance
Growth Path Role
This is not a static labor role. GSI builds its Superintendents and field leaders from within, and the technician ranks are where that starts. High performers advance into: Senior Rail Infrastructure Technician, Lead Hand / Working Foreman, Rail Infrastructure Superintendent.
Why Technicians Choose GSI
- Ownership. Every GSI employee earns equity in the company — no personal investment required. You're an owner here from day one.
- Real advancement. The path from technician to Superintendent is well-worn at GSI. We promote from within and the people leading our crews started where you're starting.
- Work that matters. You're not on a parking lot crew. You're protecting railroad infrastructure and preventing slope failures that endanger communities.
- Schedule structure. Travel is real — this is 100% travel. But GSI actively works to get you home when you're off.
- Work Conditions. Outdoor work in climates ranging from mountains to deserts, Active construction site hazards and noise levels, Regular lifting of 75 lbs+, Extensive travel — up to 100% across the U.S.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience level
- Annual performance bonus
- Equity ownership program
- 100% paid travel (lodging, per diem)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (HSA/FSA eligible)
- Life, disability, and accident insurance
- Generous paid time off
Work Conditions
- Outdoor work in climates ranging from mountains to deserts
- Active construction site hazards and noise levels
- Regular lifting of 75 lbs+
- Extensive travel — up to 100% across the U.S.
Company Information
- US pay range for this role. $24—$38 USD
- Soil Nail Holdings and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.