Rail Track Maintenance Technician

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corp. in the United States seeks a railroad track worker to perform hands-on maintenance, construction, and demolition of tracks and related structures.

You will be part of a local Line Maintenance crew handling material placement, rail fastening, ballast work, and tool usage. The role requires lifting up to 75 pounds, outdoor work in varying weather, and willingness to travel to multiple job sites with possible overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Must have either 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 and those that require short notice mobilization.
• Capable of working in inclement weather and/or conditions.
• Capable of covering distances afoot up to five miles per day, on railroad right of way, negotiating steep grades and rough terrain, without assistance.
• Capable of working unsupervised at times.

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 and ballast forks.
• Raise tracks, turnouts, crossings, and rails with track or power jacks.
• Cut associated materials with oxygen-propanetorches, 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 movement.
• Participate in safety meetings.
• Wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.

Skills

Interact effectively as a crew member

Follow verbal and visual communication

Audible/visual signals awareness

Learn and perform job duties

Hazard recognition and reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corp. in the United States seeks a railroad track worker to perform hands-on maintenance, construction, and demolition of tracks and related structures.

You will be part of a local Line Maintenance crew handling material placement, rail fastening, ballast work, and tool usage. The role requires lifting up to 75 pounds, outdoor work in varying weather, and willingness to travel to multiple job sites with possible overnight stays.