Railroad Laborer (Trackman) I

American Track; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Railroad Laborer (Trackman) I, where you will contribute to building and maintaining America's vital infrastructure. This entry-level position offers a hands-on experience in a collaborative environment, where you will work with a dedicated team on various railroad maintenance tasks. With opportunities for growth and development, you will receive position-specific training and enjoy competitive benefits that support your overall wellness. If you are ready to embark on an exciting career path in the construction industry, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in railroad or heavy construction is a plus.
• Must pass all required assessments and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Carry and place track materials using standard railroad tools.
• Install railroad tracks and perform maintenance activities.
• Operate specialized hydraulic and air railroad power tools.

Skills

Team interaction skills

Ability to understand verbal/visual signals

Physical capacity to lift up to 100 pounds

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hydraulic power tools

Air railroad power tools

Standard railroad maintenance tools

Job description

Join to apply for the Railroad Laborer (Trackman) I role at American Track.

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. 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 support 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.
• Perform Railroad track maintenance and construction activities such as changing rails, ties, building track, and adjusting switches.
• Operate picks, shovels, and spike mauls for extended periods.
• Operate specialized hydraulic and air railroad power tools.
• Attend after-hours/weekend callouts to repair damage caused by derailments.
• Assist in re-railing train cars.
• Follow company and federal safety rules, policies, and procedures, including wearing required safety equipment and responding to safety concerns.

What We Need From You

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass all required assessments/trainings, background checks, pre-employment drug screens, and random drug tests.
• High School diploma (or equivalent) preferred; experience in railroad or heavy construction is a plus but not required.
• Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including overnight stays and short-notice mobilizations, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and respond to verbal/visual signals and warnings, and recognize hazards.
• Effective team interaction skills and ability to work independently at times.
• Physical capacity to stand, walk, sit, use hands, climb, reach, and lift up to 100 pounds; good vision and focus abilities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Construction