Rail Construction Laborer — Start a Safe, Growing Career

RailWorks Corporation; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Performance incentives

Job summary

RailWorks is seeking a beginner-level construction worker to perform tasks at outdoor rail sites in Deer Park, Texas. The role involves measuring layouts, laying out areas, and assisting with track and component installation while adhering to safety rules.

The position requires 0–12 months of construction experience, a valid TWIC card, and reliable transportation for outdoor, day-to-day site work. Benefits include competitive pay and employer-provided safety gear.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 0-12 months of relevant construction experience
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Must have a valid TWIC Card

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

Safety rules and regulations

TWIC Card

Job description

RailWorks is seeking a beginner-level construction worker to perform tasks at outdoor rail sites in Deer Park, Texas. The role involves measuring layouts, laying out areas, and assisting with track and component installation while adhering to safety rules.

The position requires 0–12 months of construction experience, a valid TWIC card, and reliable transportation for outdoor, day-to-day site work. Benefits include competitive pay and employer-provided safety gear.