Rail Operator

GeoStabilization International®; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoStabilization International (GSI) is seeking a Rail Infrastructure Technician to join field crews building slope stabilization and geotechnical solutions across active railroad corridors in the United States. You will contribute to protecting rail infrastructure while operating in demanding outdoor environments and adhering to safety standards.

You will work with a 4–6 person crew under a Rail Infrastructure Superintendent, performing installations, safety plans, equipment operation,

Qualifications

• Experience on heavy civil, geotechnical, or railroad projects in field roles.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and working under pressure.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work as part of a crew.
• Must be able to travel up to 100% across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Install slope stabilization systems, soil nails, rock anchors, drainage solutions, shotcrete, and grouting to protect rail corridors from landslides, rockfall, scour, and embankment failure
• Execute daily safety plans alongside your Superintendent — you are an active participant in keeping your crew safe, not a passive one
• Operate and maintain equipment on active jobsites — proper care of tools and machinery is part of the job
• Support site organization, material handling, and jobsite logistics
• Assist with daily documentation including logs, photos, safety checklists, and compliance records
• Respond to emergency callouts — GSI deploys 24/7 and your crew will be part of that response network
• Learn from experienced Superintendents and Senior Technicians — GSI builds people, not just projects

Skills

Hands-on field work

Safety-focused

Clear communication

Team coordination

Willingness to travel

Valid driver's license

Job description

GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard together form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand.

GSI is the premier geohazard mitigation firm specializing in emergency slope stabilization, landslide repair, grouting, and micropiles through innovative design-build delivery. Access Limited brings over a century of steep-slope expertise and operates North America’s largest fleet of spider excavators, delivering complex rockfall and geotechnical solutions in the most challenging environments. RoadGuard, founded in 2024, unites industry-leading roadway safety companies providing guardrail, bridge railing, highway signage, fencing, and specialty fabrication services.

Across all our businesses, we are driven by innovation, extreme ownership, technical excellence, and a relentless commitment to measurable results that improve safety and infrastructure resilience.

GSI is building out its Rail Infrastructure crews and is looking for experienced field technicians to join teams executing slope stabilization, geohazard mitigation, and emergency response projects on and adjacent to active railroad corridors across the U.S.

This is a field crew role — you'll be doing the work. If you've put in real hours on heavy civil, geotechnical, or railroad projects and you take pride in doing things right under pressure, we want to talk to you. Rail experience is a plus, and candidates with a background in active right-of-way or MOW environments will stand out. What we're looking for across all experience levels is a track record of hands‑on field work, a genuine commitment to safety, and the drive to grow in a specialized trade.

We hire at multiple experience levels — from technicians building on a solid construction foundation to veterans ready to step into a lead role. Where you start depends on what you bring. Where you go from here depends on what you do with it.

Please note: Due to the nature of working on active railroad corridors, all candidates must be able to pass an extensive background check as a condition of employment.

What You’ll Do

As a Rail Infrastructure Technician, you'll work as part of a 4–6 person crew led by a Rail Infrastructure Superintendent on active and adjacent railroad corridor projects across the country.

• Install slope stabilization systems, soil nails, rock anchors, drainage solutions, shotcrete, and grouting to protect rail corridors from landslides, rockfall, scour, and embankment failure
• Execute daily safety plans alongside your Superintendent — you are an active participant in keeping your crew safe, not a passive one
• Operate and maintain equipment on active jobsites — proper care of tools and machinery is part of the job
• Support site organization, material handling, and jobsite logistics
• Assist with daily documentation including logs, photos, safety checklists, and compliance records
• Respond to emergency callouts — GSI deploys 24/7 and your crew will be part of that response network
• Learn from experienced Superintendents and Senior Technicians — GSI builds people, not just projects

What Your Background Gives You

Experience in the field translates directly to this work:

• Heavy civil or construction labor experience means you understand jobsite safety, physical demands, equipment awareness, and working as part of a crew under a schedule
• Geotechnical construction experience — drilling, shoring, anchoring, grouting, or shotcrete — means you'll be productive quickly and can grow into senior technical responsibilities fast
• Railroad or MOW experience means you understand active right-of-way, Roadway Worker Protection, and the discipline required to work safely in live corridor environments — that background is directly applicable and valued here

What You Bring

• Demonstrated experience working on active construction jobsites in heavy civil, geotechnical, railroad, or closely related field environments
• A hands‑on work ethic and the physical ability to perform demanding outdoor work in varying terrain and conditions
• Commitment to safety — you follow the plan, speak up when something isn't right, and look out for the people around you
• Clear communication and the ability to take direction and work effectively as part of a crew
• Comfort with 100% travel — this is a travel‑rotation role and you'll be deployed nationally
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass an extensive background check required for active railroad corridor work

Preferred — But Not Required To Apply

• Prior experience on geotechnical, slope stabilization, drilling, anchoring, grouting, or shotcrete projects
• Railroad or MOW field experience and familiarity with Roadway Worker Protection / FRA compliance
• Hi‑rail certification or experience working from rail‑mounted equipment
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification
• CDL‑A

Growth Path

This is not a static labor role. GSI builds its Superintendents and field leaders from within, and the technician ranks are where that starts.

Role

High performers advance into:

• Senior Rail Infrastructure Technician
• Lead Hand / Working Foreman
• Rail Infrastructure Superintendent

If you show up, do the work right, and invest in your own growth, GSI will match that investment.

Why Technicians Choose GSI

Ownership. Every GSI employee earns equity in the company — no personal investment required. You're an owner here from day one. Real advancement. The path from technician to Superintendent is well‑worn at GSI. We promote from within and the people leading our crews started where you're starting. Work that matters. You're not on a parking lot crew. You're protecting railroad infrastructure and preventing slope failures that endanger communities. Schedule structure. Travel is real — this is 100% travel. But GSI actively works to get you home when you're off. When you're off, you're off. Safety recognized externally. ADSC Safety Award, Association of Geohazard Professionals Safety Recognition, and Gold Shovel Standard certified — because our safety culture is real.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience level
• Annual performance bonus
• Equity ownership program
• 100% paid travel (lodging, per diem)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (HSA/FSA eligible)
• Life, disability, and accident insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous paid time off

Work Conditions

• Outdoor work in climates ranging from mountains to deserts
• Active construction site hazards and noise levels
• Regular lifting of 75 lbs+
• Extensive travel — up to 100% across the U.S.

US pay range for this role.

$24—$38 USD

Soil Nail Holdings and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.