Rail Track Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corporation is seeking a locomotive track maintenance helper to perform hands-on construction, repair and demolition of railroad tracks and related components. You will work with a local Line Maintenance crew and handle materials, tools, and equipment across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include installing rail, tying, ballast work, torch and saw operations, drilling, and coordinating movements with heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have either a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18years 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 controlling material that is being moved and by directing such movement.
• Participate in safety meetings.
• Wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corporation is seeking a locomotive track maintenance helper to perform hands-on construction, repair and demolition of railroad tracks and related components. You will work with a local Line Maintenance crew and handle materials, tools, and equipment across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include installing rail, tying, ballast work, torch and saw operations, drilling, and coordinating movements with heavy equipment.