Railroad Track Maintenance Technician I

American Track; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

American Track is hiring for railroad maintenance and construction roles. We offer training and emphasize safety as part of a collaborative team environment. Opportunities exist across field and office work with a focus on building America’s infrastructure.

Candidates should be able to work outdoors in all weather, travel to multiple sites, and pass background checks and drug screening. This evergreen posting supports ongoing talent needs and future openings.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass all required assessments/trainings and be willing to submit to a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and random drug tests.
• High School diploma (or equivalent) and previous experience in the railroad or other heavy construction or maintenance industry is preferred, but not required.
• Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including overnight stays and short-notice mobilization, and work in all weather conditions (extreme hot, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.).
• Understand and follow verbal/visual communications; respond to audible and visual signals and warnings; recognize, avoid, and report potential hazards.
• Interact effectively as a team member and be capable of working unsupervised at times.
• Physical ability to stand; walk; sit; use hands; talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; vision capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry and place track materials using standard railroad maintenance track tools.
• Install railroad tracks and embankments including special track work, road crossing signage, and rail lubricator.
• Perform railroad track maintenance and construction activities (changing rail, ties, building track, adjusting switches).
• Operate picks, shovels, and spike mauls for long periods of time.
• Operate specialized hydraulic and air railroad power tools.
• Attend after-hours/weekend callouts to repair damage to tracks after derailments.
• Assist in re-railing train cars.
• Follow company and federal rules, policies, and procedures—wear required safety equipment and report safety concerns.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

American Track is hiring for railroad maintenance and construction roles. We offer training and emphasize safety as part of a collaborative team environment. Opportunities exist across field and office work with a focus on building America’s infrastructure.

Candidates should be able to work outdoors in all weather, travel to multiple sites, and pass background checks and drug screening. This evergreen posting supports ongoing talent needs and future openings.