Rail Track Laborer — Outdoor Construction & Travel

RailWorks Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RailWorks is seeking a beginner-level construction laborer to perform a variety of tasks at construction sites, using hand and power tools and other equipment. You will help prepare sites, lay out openings, and assist with track installation while following safety rules.

This role requires travel to job sites, ability to work outdoors, and physical activities such as lifting up to 50 pounds. RailWorks emphasizes a safe, collaborative work environment with opportunities to grow within the company.

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.

Job description

RailWorks is seeking a beginner-level construction laborer to perform a variety of tasks at construction sites, using hand and power tools and other equipment. You will help prepare sites, lay out openings, and assist with track installation while following safety rules.

This role requires travel to job sites, ability to work outdoors, and physical activities such as lifting up to 50 pounds. RailWorks emphasizes a safe, collaborative work environment with opportunities to grow within the company.