Railroad Laborer (Traveling)

Great Basin Industrial, LLC; Winnemucca (NV); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Per Diem Allowance for out-of-town

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

GBI Railroad Services in Winnemucca, NV is seeking a full-time hourly railroad maintenance worker. Responsibilities include carrying, placing, and installing track materials, performing track maintenance, and installing crossings and signaling components.

You will operate hand and power tools and respond to emergencies, with travel to various sites as needed. The role requires outdoor work in all weather, the ability to pass background checks and drug screening, and a HS diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior railroad/construction/maintenance experience is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to travel to multiple job sites, including overnight stays.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Carry, place, and install track materials using standard railroad maintenance tools.
• Install railroad track, embankments, special track work, road crossings, signage, and rail lubricators.
• Perform track maintenance and construction activities including changing rail and ties, building track, and adjusting switches.
• Operate hand tools and power tools; respond to after-hours emergencies and derailment calls.
• Assist with re-railing train cars as needed; follow all safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Identify and report safety hazards and jobsite conditions.

Skills

Track installation

Railroad maintenance

Hand tools operation

Power tools operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Pay Type: Hourly, negotiable DOE

Location: Winnemucca, NV and Intermountain West (UT, ID, WY, NV, AZ, and surrounding regions)

Employment Type: Hourly, Full-Time; subject to overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts

Travel: Regular travel throughout the Intermountain West required

Build your career with an innovative and growing railroad maintenance and construction team at GBI Railroad Services. We are expanding across the Intermountain West and offer hands-on opportunities for career advancement in a team-oriented, safety-driven environment. Whether you are new to the railroad industry or bring prior construction experience, GBI provides position-specific training to help you succeed in the field.
We believe our people are the foundation of our success and offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the railroad industry.

What You Will Do:

• Carry, place, and install track materials using standard railroad maintenance tools.
• Install railroad track, embankments, special track work, road crossings, signage, and rail lubricators.
• Perform railroad track maintenance and construction activities including changing rail and ties, building track, and adjusting switches.
• Operate hand tools such as picks, shovels, and spike mauls for extended periods.
• Operate specialized hydraulic and pneumatic railroad power tools.
• Respond to after-hours and weekend emergency callouts, including derailment response.
• Assist with re-railing train cars as needed.
• Follow all company policies and federal regulations, including required PPE and safety protocols.
• Identify, report, and respond to safety hazards and jobsite conditions.

What We Need From You:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Ability to pass required training, background check, pre-employment drug screening, and random drug testing.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; prior railroad, construction, or maintenance experience is a plus but not required.
• Willingness and ability to travel to multiple job sites, including overnight stays and short-notice mobilizations.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and visual instructions and safety signals.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift up to 100 pounds, and safely perform manual labor tasks.

This position requires the ability to perform all essential job functions safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) - accrues starting day one!
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Per Diem Allowance for qualifying out-of-town work (meals & lodging support)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Why You’ll Love GBI

We live our values:

• DRIVEN: Find a Way to Win
  (Passionate. Accountable. Humbly Confident.)

• BUILDING: Build People, Teams & America
  (Learn. Share. Grow.)

• EXCELLENCE: Skillfully Execute, Solve Problems & Stand Firm
  (Self Discipline + Proven Process = Winning.)

• TOGETHER: Ride for the Brand
  (People First. Straight Talk. Honest Work.)

We have an award-winning workplace culture!

• Utah Top Workplace – 2025
• Austin Top Workplace 2025
• USA Today Top Workplace – 2024 & 2025

We Reward Loyalty

• All-expenses-paid 5 & 20-year anniversary trips, milestone bonuses, and exclusive celebration perks that recognize your commitment.

GBI People & Culture Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and success of each of our associates. We pride ourselves on hiring, training, and retaining a community of employees from various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

We are a drug-free workplace.