Railroad Track Maintenance Crew Member

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corporation is seeking a track laborer to perform physical tasks on railroad tracks and related components as part of a local Line Maintenance crew in Atlanta, GA. Duties include handling track materials, attaching rails, removing spikes, lifting crossties, and operating hand tools in all weather conditions.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 75 pounds, and willingness to travel for overnight stays or short-notice mobilizations.

Qualifications

• Interact effectively as a crew member.
• Understand and follow verbal and visual communications.
• Understand and respond to audible/visual signals and warnings.
• Quickly learn and perform job duties.
• Recognize, avoid, and report potential hazards.

Responsibilities

• Carry and place track materials using hand tools.
• Attach the rail to ties using spike mauls or spike drivers.
• Remove spikes with claw bars, spike lifters, and spike pullers.
• Lift and position railroad crossties in and around the track structure.
• Connect and disconnect rail using track, impact, power wrenches, or welding materials.
• Move, clean, and tamp ballast along the track.
• Raise tracks, turnouts, crossings, and rails with track or power jacks.
• Cut materials with torches and saws.
• Drill holes with various drills.
• Work alongside heavy equipment and direct movements.
• Participate in safety meetings.
• Wear all PPE.

Skills

Crew interaction

Follow signals

Respond to signals

Learn quickly

Hazard recognition

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corporation is seeking a track laborer to perform physical tasks on railroad tracks and related components as part of a local Line Maintenance crew in Atlanta, GA. Duties include handling track materials, attaching rails, removing spikes, lifting crossties, and operating hand tools in all weather conditions.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 75 pounds, and willingness to travel for overnight stays or short-notice mobilizations.