Rail Construction Laborer — Outdoor Work & Growth

RailWorks Corporation; Longview, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Performance incentives

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation in Longview, TX is seeking a beginner-level Construction Laborer to perform a variety of tasks at construction sites using hand and power tools. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience on rail maintenance projects and opportunities for growth.

You will follow safety rules, work outdoors, and travel as needed. The position requires physical activity and the ability to operate basic tools while contributing to a safe, efficient work site.

Qualifications

• 0-12 months of relevant construction experience.
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Measures, marks, and records openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed.
• Controls traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
• Removes and replaces track and track components (e.g., ties, rails, bars, etc.)
• Slides and aligns tie plates.
• Observes condition of tracks, track beds, and track right of way to detect and report problems or defects.
• Digs holes and trenches.
• Utilizes basic hand tools (e.g., sledgehammer, pick, track wrench, spike maul etc.) and follows basic tool maintenance.
• Complies with all company and railroad safety rules, practices, and regulations.

Skills

Construction experience

Safety rules compliance

Job description

RailWorks Corporation in Longview, TX is seeking a beginner-level Construction Laborer to perform a variety of tasks at construction sites using hand and power tools. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience on rail maintenance projects and opportunities for growth.

You will follow safety rules, work outdoors, and travel as needed. The position requires physical activity and the ability to operate basic tools while contributing to a safe, efficient work site.