Railroad Laborer (Traveling)
About The Position
Build your career with an innovative and growing railroad maintenance and construction team at GBI Railroad Services. We are expanding across the Intermountain West and offer hands-on opportunities for career advancement in a team-oriented, safety-driven environment. Whether you are new to the railroad industry or bring prior construction experience, GBI provides position-specific training to help you succeed in the field. We believe our people are the foundation of our success and offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the railroad industry.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to pass required training, background check, pre-employment drug screening, and random drug testing.
- 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.
- Ability to perform all essential job functions safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Prior railroad, construction, or maintenance experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrues starting day one!
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Per Diem Allowance for qualifying out-of-town work (meals & lodging support)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
