Railroad Track Maintenance Technician

Norfolk Southern Corporation; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corporation is seeking railroad track laborers in the Roanoke, Virginia area. The position involves performing physical labor with hand tools and equipment to construct, repair, maintain, and demolish railroad tracks and related components as part of a local Line Maintenance crew.

Responsibilities include handling track materials, attaching rails, removing spikes, lifting ties, and operating power tools.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Capable of lifting and carrying at least 75 pounds.
• Willing to travel to various job sites including overnight stays.
• Able to work in inclement weather and/or conditions.
• Capable of covering long distances on right of way.

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 lifters.
• Move, clean, and tamp ballast along the track structure.
• Raise tracks, turnouts, crossings, and rails.
• Drill holes and cut materials with appropriate tools.
• Work with heavy equipment and direct movement of materials.
• Participate in safety meetings and wear PPE.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Learn quickly

Hazard reporting

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corporation is seeking railroad track laborers in the Roanoke, Virginia area. The position involves performing physical labor with hand tools and equipment to construct, repair, maintain, and demolish railroad tracks and related components as part of a local Line Maintenance crew.

Responsibilities include handling track materials, attaching rails, removing spikes, lifting ties, and operating power tools.