Railroad Track Maintenance Technician

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corporation is seeking a track maintenance worker in the Cincinnati area. The role involves performing physical labor using hand tools to construct, repair, and maintain railroad tracks and related structures as part of a local Line Maintenance crew.

You will handle materials, install rails and ties, operate wrenches or torches, and work with ballast, jacks, and power equipment. A valid driver’s license and ability to lift 75 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Capable of lifting and carrying minimum of 75 pounds.
• Willing to travel to various job sites, including overnight stays.
• Capable of working in inclement weather.
• Capable of covering distances up to 5 miles per day on railroad ROW.

Responsibilities

• Carry and place track materials using hand tools such as tie tongs, rail tongs, rail forks, lining bars, shovels, and jacks.
• Attach the rail to ties using spike mauls or spike drivers.
• Remove spikes with claw bars, spike lifters, and spike pullers.
• Lift, position, handle, remove and install railroad crossties in and around the track structure.
• Connect and disconnect rail using the track, impact, power wrenches, or welding materials.
• Move, clean, and tamp ballast with shovels, clay picks, lining bars, and ballast forks.
• Raise tracks, turnouts, crossings, and rails with track or power jacks.
• Cut associated materials with oxygen-propane torches, rail saws, cut-off saws, and cold chisels.
• Drill holes with gasoline, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric drill motors.
• Work alongside heavy equipment by directing such movement and coordinating with operators.
• Participate in safety meetings.
• Wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.

Skills

Crew interaction

Verbal/visual communication

Audible/visual signals

Quick learning

Hazard recognition

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tie tongs

Rail tongs

Spike mauls

Lining bars

Shovels

Jacks

Oxy-fuel torches

Rail saws

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corporation is seeking a track maintenance worker in the Cincinnati area. The role involves performing physical labor using hand tools to construct, repair, and maintain railroad tracks and related structures as part of a local Line Maintenance crew.

You will handle materials, install rails and ties, operate wrenches or torches, and work with ballast, jacks, and power equipment. A valid driver’s license and ability to lift 75 pounds are required.