Railroad Laborer (Trackman) I

North American Rail Solutions; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

American Track is hiring for railroad maintenance and construction roles in a growing team. Training is provided for field and office work, with strong emphasis on safety and wellness programs.

We seek reliable team players who can travel to multiple sites, tolerate long shifts in all weather, and perform physically demanding tasks with care and precision. Join an experienced crew building essential infrastructure across the region.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pass assessments, background check, pre-employment drug screen, and random drug tests.
• High School diploma (or equivalent) preferred but not required.
• Willing to travel to various job sites, including overnight stays.
• Work in all weather conditions and respond to safety signals.
• Ability to work as a team member or unsupervised when needed.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 100 pounds, and use vision/hearing.

Responsibilities

• Carry and place track materials using standard railroad tools.
• Install tracks and embankments and perform track work, including road crossings.
• Perform track maintenance and construction tasks like changing rails and ties.
• Operate picks, shovels, spike mauls, and other equipment.
• Operate hydraulic and air-powered railroad tools.
• Attend after-hours or weekend callouts to repair derailments.
• Assist in re-railing train cars.
• Follow safety rules and wear required PPE.

Skills

Track maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Railroad power tools

Picks & shovels

Spike mauls

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Build your career with an innovative and sustainable railroad maintenance and construction team at American Track! Our company is rapidly growing, and we have plenty of opportunities available for accelerated advancement. Are you new to the industry? No worries. We provide position-specific training for all field and office work. We believe that having happy and healthy employees is key to our success, and we offer a wide range of competitive benefits to help our team manage their physical and financial wellness. If you're looking to grow in a hands-on and collaborative environment with one of the most experienced companies in the industry, we'd love to hear from you. Start your adventure building America’s infrastructure today!

What You'll Do

• Carry and place track materials using standard Railroad maintenance track tools.
• Install railroad tracks and embankments including special track work, road crossing signage, and rail lubricator.
• Preform Railroad track maintenance and construction activities to include Changing rail, ties, building track, adjusting switches, etc.
• Operate picks, shovels, and spike mauls for long periods of time.
• Operate specialized hydraulic and air railroad power tools.
• Attend after hour/ weekend callouts to repair damage done to tracks in the event of a derailment.
• Assist in re-railing train cars.
• Follow company and federal rules, policies, and procedures – wear required safety equipment, respond to and act on safety concerns.

What We Need From You

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must pass all required assessments/trainings and be willing to submit to a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and random drug tests
• High School diploma (or equivalent) and previous experience in the railroad or other heavy construction or maintenance industry is preferred, but not required
• Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including those that require overnight stay and short notice mobilization, and work in all weather conditions (extreme hot, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.)
• Understand and follow verbal/visual communications; respond to audible and visual signals and warnings; recognize, avoid, and report potential hazards
• Interact effectively as a team member and be capable of working unsupervised at times
• Physical ability to stand; walk; sit; use hands; talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; ability to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.