Railroad Track Labor - Paducah KY

Paducah-; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paducah & Louisville Railway, Inc. in Paducah, KY is seeking a railroad track laborer to perform maintenance and repair of track, equipment, and structures in accordance with FRA and company rules.

The role emphasizes safety, precision, and reliability in challenging outdoor environments. You will work as part of a team to remove and replace components, adjust gauge, and restore track after incidents, while following procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to meet safety rules and pass required examinations.
• Attends work regularly and demonstrates reliability.
• Pass required FRA examinations.

Responsibilities

• Remove and replace track components (ties, rails, bars, etc.).
• Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge.
• Repair or adjust track switches using wrenches and replacement parts.
• Load/unload and general handling of materials and equipment as instructed.
• Restores track after derailments.
• Manages the right of way including cutting and removing brush/vegetation.
• Install and repair street crossings, culverts, drainage.
• Weld sections of track together, such as switch points and frogs.
• Operate track tools and machines to tighten or loosen bolts; cut rails; drill holes.
• Clean tracks or clear ice or snow from tracks.

Skills

Self supervision

Teamwork

Time management

Safety awareness

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Track-wrench machines

Rail saws

Power drills

Hand tools

Job description

The Paducah & Louisville Railway, Inc. ("P&L") has an open position for railroad track laborer in Paducah, KY. A railroad track laborer is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all track, track equipment and structures, and right of way in accordance with FRA, and Company rules, policies and regulations. All necessary safety procedures, guidelines and policies must be adhered to in the performance of the tasks assigned to this position as set forth below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Remove and replace track components (ties, rails, bars, etc.)
• Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge.
• Repair or adjust track switches, using wrenches and replacement parts.
• Load/unload and general handling of materials and equipment as instructed.
• Restores track after derailments
• Manages the right of way including cutting and removing brush/vegetation
• Install and repair street crossings, culverts, drainage.
• Weld sections of track together, such as switch points and frogs.
• Operate track tools and machines such as track-wrench machines to tighten or loosen bolts at joints that hold ends of rails together; rail saws to cut rails to specified lengths; power drills to drill holes through rails, tie plates, or fishplates for insertion of bolts or spikes; hand tools such as spike maul, claw bar, shovel, etc to repair track.
• Clean tracks or clear ice or snow from tracks or switch boxes.
  

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Valid Drivers License and CDL if required
• Understanding of safety rules and pass required examinations
• Understand and pass required examinations
• Pass required FRA examinations

• Able to work in a self supervised environment.
• Attends work on a regular basis
• Works well with superiors and subordinates in a team environment.

• Adheres to deadlines and schedules

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).