TRACK LABORER

Norfolk Southern • Shelbyville, KY

439d • $64,438 - $65,395

About The Position

The Track Laborer position at Norfolk Southern involves performing physical labor to construct, repair, maintain, and demolish railroad tracks and associated structures. This role is essential for ensuring the safety and efficiency of the rail network, working as part of a local Line Maintenance crew and utilizing various hand tools and equipment.

Requirements

• Must have either a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Capable of lifting and carrying a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including those that require overnight stays and those that require short notice mobilization.
• Capable of working in inclement weather and/or conditions.
• Capable of covering distances afoot up to five (5) miles per day, on railroad right of way, negotiating steep grades and rough terrain, without assistance.
• Capable of working unsupervised at times.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to interact effectively as a crew member.
• Understanding and following verbal and visual communications.
• Ability to recognize, avoid, and report potential hazards.

Responsibilities

• Carry and place track materials using hand tools such as tie tongs, rail tongs, rail forks, lining bars, shovels, and jacks.
• Attach the rail to ties using spike mauls or spike drivers.
• Remove spikes with claw bars, spike lifters, and spike pullers.
• Lift, position, handle, remove and install railroad crossties in and around the track structure.
• Connect and disconnect rail using track, impact, power wrenches, or welding materials.
• Move, clean, and tamp ballast with shovels, clay picks, lining bars, and ballast forks.
• Raise tracks, turnouts, crossings, and rails with track or power jacks.
• Cut associated materials with oxygen-propane torches, rail saws, cut-off saws, and cold chisels.
• Drill holes with gasoline, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric drill motors.
• Work alongside heavy equipment by connecting, disconnecting, and controlling material that is being moved.
• Participate in safety meetings and wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates with increases based on years of service.
• Opportunities for overtime and additional hours.

What This Job Offers

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