Railroad Laborer (Trackman) I

North American Rail Solutions; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

American Track is hiring for field roles focusing on railroad track construction and maintenance across multiple sites in the United States. Training is provided for all field and office work as the team grows with the industry.

We emphasize safety and physical capability to perform demanding tasks in various weather conditions. Employees receive comprehensive benefits designed to support physical and financial wellness, with opportunities for accelerated advancement as part of one of the

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must pass assessments/trainings and be willing to undergo background checks and drug screenings.
• High School diploma (or equivalent) preferred, but not required.
• Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including overnight stays.
• Work in all weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet).
• Understand and follow verbal/visual signals; report hazards.
• Interact effectively as a team member and work unsupervised at times.
• Physical ability to perform demanding movements and lift up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform railroad track maintenance and construction activities (changing rail, ties, building track, adjusting switches).
• Operate picks, shovels, and spike mauls for long periods.
• Operate specialized hydraulic and air railroad power tools.
• Attend after-hour/weekend callouts to repair derailments.
• Assist in re-railing train cars.
• Follow company and federal rules and wear safety equipment.

Skills

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Willing to travel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

This is an evergreen posting that supports our ongoing talent pipeline and is used to collect applications for future openings. We review all submissions, and candidates whose qualifications best align with our needs will be contacted as opportunities become available.

Thank you for your interest in this position and for taking the time to apply. We appreciate your patience as we review all applications. While we will provide updates as soon as they are available, please note that we may not be able to respond to all applicants individually.