Track Laborers

Herzog•Austin, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Contracting Corp. is seeking Track Laborers in Austin, TX to join our team. This role involves installing railroad track and embankments, including special track work, road crossings, signage, and rail lubricators. The position requires the ability to use a variety of hand and power tools, as well as specialized track machines. Responsibilities include working with components such as ties, rails, fasteners, ballast, crossing surfaces, and subgrade material. The role may involve working independently or as part of a crew, potentially under the direction of a Railroad Track Foreman or Railroad Track Welder. A key requirement is active participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors, along with regular and predictable attendance and punctuality. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to complete work under time pressures and to maintain composure under the stress of emergency situations
Must be able to work well with others
Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear, and understand) the English language
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review
Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis
Regularly lift up to 75 pounds of weight, up to an end height of 36 inches for a distance of up to 10 feet
Regularly lift up to 50 pounds of weight, up to an end height of 48 inches for a distance of up to 10 feet
Regularly carry weight up to 16 pounds for a distance of up to 100 feet
Regularly push/pull a force up to 25 pounds for up to eight minutes continuously
Regularly grasp/squeeze equipment or tools with a force up to 40 pounds
Regularly ascend and descend a 10 step ladder with up to 25 pounds
Frequently climb on/off equipment
Regularly ascend/descend a step with a height of 28 inches from the floor
Regularly kneel, bend, squat for extended periods of time
Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time
Able to walk on uneven surfaces up to 1 mile
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet)
Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position
Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position

Nice To Haves

Entry level, on-the-job training provided

Responsibilities

Installs railroad track and embankments including special track work, road crossings, signage, and rail lubricators
Capable of using hand and power tools and a wide variety of sizes and types of track machines
Works with components such as ties, rails, fasteners, ballast, crossing surfaces, and subgrade material
May work as a member of a crew or independently
May work under the direction of a Railroad Track Foreman or Railroad Track Welder
Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
Other duties as assigned