Rail Track Laborer — Hands-On Field Maintenance Pro

Norfolk Southern; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Roanoke, VA currently seeks a Line Maintenance Track Laborer to join a local crew. You will perform hands-on track construction, repair, and maintenance using a variety of hand tools and heavy equipment in diverse weather and shifting shifts.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift 75 pounds, and willingness to travel to multiple job sites, including overnight stays, with a strong emphasis on safety during operations.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Capable of lifting and carrying a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including overnight stays.
• Capable of working in inclement weather and/or conditions.
• Capable of covering distances afoot of 1/4 to 2 miles per day on railroad right of way.

Responsibilities

• Carry and place track materials using hand tools such as tie tongs, rail tongs, rail forks, lining bars, shovels, and jacks.
• Attach the rail to ties using spike mauls or spike drivers.
• Remove spikes with claw bars, spike lifters, and spike pullers.
• Lift, position, handle, remove and install railroad crossties in and around the track structure.
• Connect and disconnect rail using the track, impact, power wrenches, or welding materials.
• Move, clean, and tamp ballast with shovels, tamping picks, clay picks, lining bars, and ballast forks.
• Raise tracks, turnouts, crossings, and rails with track or power jacks.
• Cut associated materials with oxygen-acetylene torches, rail saws, cut-off saws, and cold chisels.
• Drill holes with gasoline, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric drill motors.
• Work alongside heavy equipment by connecting, disconnecting, and directing such movement.
• Participate in safety meetings.
• Wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.

Skills

Crew collaboration

Verbal/visual communication

Signals and warnings

Quick learning

Hazard reporting

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Norfolk Southern Roanoke, VA currently seeks a Line Maintenance Track Laborer to join a local crew. You will perform hands-on track construction, repair, and maintenance using a variety of hand tools and heavy equipment in diverse weather and shifting shifts.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift 75 pounds, and willingness to travel to multiple job sites, including overnight stays, with a strong emphasis on safety during operations.