Track Laborer

Pittsburgh and Shawmut Railroad • Mechanicville, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Track Laborer, you will help maintain the safety and reliability of railroad infrastructure. The role involves outdoor work in all weather conditions and using hand tools and heavy equipment to maintain, repair, and replace track components. It is a physically active position with hands-on training and opportunities for growth in a team-driven environment.

The position is full-time, requiring 40 or more hours weekly, with a varying schedule in a 24/7 work environment that includes nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call work as needed. Applicants must live within 50 miles of the assigned location or be willing to relocate; relocation assistance is not offered. Pay is $30.06 per hour while training and $33.40 per hour once qualified.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• At least eighteen years of age.
• Able to complete written forms and reports as required.
• Able to read and interpret documents, including safety rules, manuals, and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess situational awareness and decision-making abilities to respond effectively in a safety-sensitive environment.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, walk on uneven surfaces, and climb ladders and equipment while maintaining three points of contact.
• Able to squat, bend, lift overhead, and spend extended periods kneeling or crouching.
• Frequently lift equipment and tools weighing up to 76 pounds.
• Complete a pre-employment physical, hearing, and vision medical review; federally mandated drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment drug screening; and background screening, including criminal and motor vehicle driving history.
• Live within 50 miles of the assigned location or be willing to relocate; relocation assistance is not offered.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of equipment such as torches, hammers, jacks, and other mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools.
• Skill in routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience with heavy hand tools and outdoor work.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or willingness to obtain one if required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all federal, state, and other applicable railroad safety and operational regulations.
• Follow instructions when working with a certified trainer, mentor, or supervisor.
• Repair and rebuild railroad track using hydraulic or hand tools.
• Remove and replace ties and rails; pull and drive spikes; shovel rock ballast; and load and unload equipment and material.
• Inspect tools and equipment for defects to determine whether they are safe to use.
• Use torches, hammers, jacks, rail saws, and other mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Optional accident, critical illness, hospital, identity theft, and life insurance coverages.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• On-the-job training and paid training.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED