Track Worker – Nationwide Travel
About The Position
Road & Rail Services is looking for hardworking, dependable individuals to join our traveling railroad team as Track Maintenance Workers. This position is based out of Frankfort, Kentucky, but employees will travel throughout the United States to complete railroad track construction, maintenance, and repair projects. This is a nationwide traveling position with travel expected to be approximately 100%. Employees should be prepared to work at project locations in different states and remain away from home for extended periods based on project schedules. You don't need previous railroad experience to get started. We're interested in candidates who have experience performing physical work and are willing to learn the railroad industry. Backgrounds in construction, road work, landscaping, farming, utilities, heavy equipment, manufacturing, industrial labor, maintenance, or other outdoor trades can provide a strong foundation for this position.
Requirements
- Valid state-issued driver's license
- Ability and willingness to travel nationwide approximately 100% of the time
- Ability to remain away from home for extended periods
- Experience with physical labor, construction, equipment, maintenance, or a related field preferred
- Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment
- Ability to lift and handle materials throughout the workday
- Ability to regularly bend, squat, kneel, climb, reach, stand, and walk
- Ability to walk and work on ballast, uneven ground, and other challenging surfaces
- Dependable attendance and punctuality
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Willingness to work as part of a traveling crew
Responsibilities
- Remove old railroad ties and install replacement ties
- Assist with installing, repairing, and aligning railroad track
- Handle rail, ties, plates, spikes, fasteners, and other track materials
- Use hand tools, power tools, and specialized track-maintenance equipment
- Help construct and repair railroad crossings
- Load, unload, stage, and move materials at project locations
- Clear vegetation, brush, debris, and other obstructions from railroad property
- Inspect tools and equipment before beginning work
- Assist with general railroad construction and maintenance activities
- Work around railroad tracks, construction equipment, and moving machinery
- Follow established company, customer, and railroad operating procedures
- Follow applicable Federal Railroad Administration requirements
- Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Work closely with your crew to complete projects safely and efficiently
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Annual steel-toe boot allowance
- Company-provided PPE
- Hands-on railroad training
- Skill-development opportunities
- Opportunities to advance into equipment operation and leadership roles
- Promote-from-within culture
- Veteran-friendly workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
