On-Track Rail Maintenance Specialist

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Toledo, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corporation is seeking a track laborer to perform physical labor with hand tools and equipment to construct, repair, maintain, and demolish railroad tracks as part of a local Line Maintenance crew.

The role involves using tools to lay track materials, attach rails to ties, remove spikes, position ties, and operate rail equipment. Candidates must be able to travel, lift 75 pounds, work outdoors, and follow safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Capable of lifting and carrying a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including overnight stays.
• Capable of working in inclement weather and/or conditions.
• Capable of covering distances afoot up to five miles per day on railroad right of way.

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 the track, impact wrenches, or welding materials.
• Move, clean, and tamp ballast with shovels, lining bars, and ballast forks.
• Raise tracks, turnouts, crossings, and rails with track or power jacks.
• Cut materials with oxygen-propane torches and related tools.
• Drill holes with gasoline, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric drill motors.
• Work alongside heavy equipment and direct movement as needed.
• Participate in safety meetings.
• Wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.

Skills

Crew collaboration

Safety awareness

Reading signals

Learn quickly

Hazard reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corporation is seeking a track laborer to perform physical labor with hand tools and equipment to construct, repair, maintain, and demolish railroad tracks as part of a local Line Maintenance crew.

The role involves using tools to lay track materials, attach rails to ties, remove spikes, position ties, and operate rail equipment. Candidates must be able to travel, lift 75 pounds, work outdoors, and follow safety guidelines.