Rail Track Laborer — Build, Repair & Restore Rails

Paducah-; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paducah & Louisville Railway, Inc. in Paducah, KY is seeking a railroad track laborer to perform maintenance and repair of track, equipment, and structures in accordance with FRA and company rules.

The role emphasizes safety, precision, and reliability in challenging outdoor environments. You will work as part of a team to remove and replace components, adjust gauge, and restore track after incidents, while following procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to meet safety rules and pass required examinations.
• Attends work regularly and demonstrates reliability.
• Pass required FRA examinations.

Responsibilities

• Remove and replace track components (ties, rails, bars, etc.).
• Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge.
• Repair or adjust track switches using wrenches and replacement parts.
• Load/unload and general handling of materials and equipment as instructed.
• Restores track after derailments.
• Manages the right of way including cutting and removing brush/vegetation.
• Install and repair street crossings, culverts, drainage.
• Weld sections of track together, such as switch points and frogs.
• Operate track tools and machines to tighten or loosen bolts; cut rails; drill holes.
• Clean tracks or clear ice or snow from tracks.

Skills

Self supervision

Teamwork

Time management

Safety awareness

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Track-wrench machines

Rail saws

Power drills

Hand tools

Job description

The Paducah & Louisville Railway, Inc. in Paducah, KY is seeking a railroad track laborer to perform maintenance and repair of track, equipment, and structures in accordance with FRA and company rules.

The role emphasizes safety, precision, and reliability in challenging outdoor environments. You will work as part of a team to remove and replace components, adjust gauge, and restore track after incidents, while following procedures.