Rail Track Laborer — Outdoor, Hands-On Maintenance

Pinsly Railroad Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinsly Railroad Company in Illinois is seeking a track maintenance worker to perform hands-on rail and switch work in outdoor environments. You will participate in safety meetings, follow instructions from posted bulletins, and help maintain track surfaces, alignments, and components.

The role requires 1–2 years of relevant experience, comfort with heavy tools and outdoor work, and a valid driver's license (CDL preferred). The schedule is variable and managed by operations.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience and/or training.
• Experience with heavy tools and work in an outside environment.
• Valid Driver's License; CDL preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in group discussions including unit meetings, job briefings, safety meetings or process reviews.
• Remove and replace track and track components (ties, rails, bars, etc.).
• Replace or repair track switches with specific components
• Slide and align tie plates
• Drill holes through rails for insertion of bolts and tighten or loosen bolts at joints that hold ends or rails together
• Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge
• Cut rails to specific lengths
• Receive instructions, requests, orders, and information from posted bulletins, memorandums, rules and regulation manuals
• Adjust, lift and roll rails
• Sort track material for loading and unloading
• Install and repair street and railroad crossings
• Cut brush and vegetation from the right-of-way
• Spray switches, angle bars and joints with oil for lubrication

Skills

Heavy tools

Outdoor environment

Valid driver's license

Job description

Pinsly Railroad Company in Illinois is seeking a track maintenance worker to perform hands-on rail and switch work in outdoor environments. You will participate in safety meetings, follow instructions from posted bulletins, and help maintain track surfaces, alignments, and components.

The role requires 1–2 years of relevant experience, comfort with heavy tools and outdoor work, and a valid driver's license (CDL preferred). The schedule is variable and managed by operations.