Railroad Track Maintenance Technician

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corp. in the United States seeks a track laborer to construct, repair, and maintain railroad tracks and components. This role requires heavy physical work, using hand tools and power equipment, and lifting up to 75 pounds across multiple job sites with potential overnight stays.

Yearly pay progression is provided: first year $30.98–$31.44/hour, second year $32.70–$33.18/hour, third year $34.42–$34.93/hour. Salary translates to typical full-time earnings in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Capable of lifting and carrying a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including overnight stays.
• Capable of working in inclement weather and/or conditions.
• Capable of covering distances afoot up to five (5) miles per day, on railroad right of way, negotiating steep grades and rough terrain.

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 and spike pullers.
• Lift, position, handle, remove and install railroad crossties.
• Connect and disconnect rail using track, impact, power wrenches, or welding materials.
• Move and tamp ballast with shovels and ballast forks.
• Raise tracks and rails with jacks.
• Cut materials with torches, rail saws, or chisels.
• Drill holes with various drill motors.
• Work alongside heavy equipment and assist with movement directions.
• Participate in safety meetings and wear PPE.

Skills

Physical labor

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Tool operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tie tongs

Rail tongs

Rail forks

Lining bars

Shovels

Jacks

Spike mauls

Spike drivers

Claw bars

Spike lifters

Spike pullers

Oxygen-propane torches

Rail saws

Cut-off saws

Chisels

Drill motors (gasoline/pneumatic/hydraulic/electric)

Power wrenches

Welding materials

Ballast forks

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corp. in the United States seeks a track laborer to construct, repair, and maintain railroad tracks and components. This role requires heavy physical work, using hand tools and power equipment, and lifting up to 75 pounds across multiple job sites with potential overnight stays.

Yearly pay progression is provided: first year $30.98–$31.44/hour, second year $32.70–$33.18/hour, third year $34.42–$34.93/hour. Salary translates to typical full-time earnings in this role.