Experienced Railroad Track Worker

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation LLC • Clinton, OK

2d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Our client is seeking an experienced Track Worker to join their Maintenance of Way team. This position is ideal for someone who has worked in the field maintaining railroad track and is comfortable performing physically demanding work in a safety-focused environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with track maintenance, repairs, and construction activities and be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Experience operating track maintenance equipment is highly desired.

Requirements

• Previous experience performing railroad track maintenance or construction.
• Experience with physically demanding outdoor work.
• Knowledge of railroad track components and Maintenance of Way practices.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and perform bending, kneeling, climbing, and repetitive physical labor throughout the workday.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency call-outs as needed.
• Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating track maintenance equipment such as tampers, regulators, spike pullers, tie inserters, or similar machinery is a plus.
• CDL is preferred but not required.
• FRA Part 213 knowledge.
• Experience working on Class I, short line, industrial, or transit railroads.
• Experience operating heavy equipment or Maintenance of Way machinery.
• Welding or thermite welding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repair, and construction of railroad track.
• Replace ties, rail, switches, turnouts, and grade crossings.
• Assist with surfacing, lining, and aligning track.
• Operate hand tools, hydraulic tools, and other track maintenance equipment.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting materials and equipment.
• Perform inspections to identify track defects and maintenance needs.
• Safely work around active railroad operations while following all company and railroad safety rules.
• Assist with emergency repairs as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed