Rail Track Laborer — Hands-On Construction Pro

RailWorks Corporation; Fremont (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

RailWorks is seeking capable laborers to perform a variety of on-site tasks at construction locations. The role involves cleaning sites, measuring layouts, and handling track components with standard tools. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor work and adhere to safety policies.

Pay ranges from $21 to $24 per hour, depending on experience. This is a beginner-level position with growth opportunities in a North American rail infrastructure company that prioritizes teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 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 adherence

Job description

RailWorks is seeking capable laborers to perform a variety of on-site tasks at construction locations. The role involves cleaning sites, measuring layouts, and handling track components with standard tools. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor work and adhere to safety policies.

Pay ranges from $21 to $24 per hour, depending on experience. This is a beginner-level position with growth opportunities in a North American rail infrastructure company that prioritizes teamwork and safety.