Railroad Laborer (Traveling)

What You Will Do

• Carry, place, and install track materials using standard railroad maintenance tools
• Install railroad track, embankments, special track work, road crossings, signage, and rail lubricators
• Perform railroad track maintenance and construction activities including changing rail and ties, building track, and adjusting switches
• Operate hand tools such as picks, shovels, and spike mauls for extended periods
• Operate specialized hydraulic and pneumatic railroad power tools
• Respond to after-hours and weekend emergency callouts, including derailment response
• Assist with re-railing train cars as needed
• Follow all company policies and federal regulations, including required PPE and safety protocols
• Identify, report, and respond to safety hazards and jobsite conditions

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to pass required training, background check, pre-employment drug screening, and random drug testing
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; prior railroad, construction, or maintenance experience is a plus but not required
• Willingness and ability to travel to multiple job sites, including overnight stays and short-notice mobilizations
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and visual instructions and safety signals
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required
• Physical ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift up to 100 pounds, and safely perform manual labor tasks