Rail Construction Laborer – Outdoors, $27-$30/hr

RailWorks Corporation

Saint Augustine (FL)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 41,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Performance incentives

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation is seeking a beginner-level construction laborer to perform essential duties at railroad construction sites. You will handle preparation, measurement, tying up, and use of hand tools, while adhering to safety rules and working outdoors in varying weather. Requires ability to travel, lift up to 50 pounds, and operate with teamwork.

Compensation is hourly in the $27–$30 range, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within RailWorks.

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.