Railroad Trackman: Hands-On Maintenance & Travel

American Track; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

PTO and holidays

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401K

Job summary

American Track is hiring a Trackman to maintain, repair, and replace rails, ties, switches, and ballast. The role starts as a Trackman with potential to advance to Machine Operator after mastering required skills. Work days start at 6 a.m., with full-time hours and overtime as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Travel is expected to some extent across job sites, including overnight stays. The company emphasizes training, safety, and a benefits program designed to support employee

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass assessments, background check, pre-employment drug screen, and random drug tests.
• High School diploma (or equivalent) preferred.
• Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including overnight stays.
• Work in all weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet).
• Understand and follow verbal/visual signals; respond to warnings.
• Capable of unsupervised work at times.
• Physical ability to lift/move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Carry and place track materials using tie tongs, rail tongs, rail forks, lining bars, shovels, and jacks.
• Install railroad tracks and embankments, including track work and road signage.
• Repair, install, and replace signs on railroad crossings.
• Align and gauge track components and cut rails to length.
• Perform drilling for bolts or joints.
• Lubricate joints, rails, and switches.
• Attend callouts to repair derailments and related damage.
• Lay foundations for tracks and replace worn rail ends.
• Operate hand tools and heavy equipment as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Ability to follow signals

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tie tongs

Rail tongs

Rail forks

Lining bars

Shovels

Jacks

Hydraulic tools

Job description

American Track is hiring a Trackman to maintain, repair, and replace rails, ties, switches, and ballast. The role starts as a Trackman with potential to advance to Machine Operator after mastering required skills. Work days start at 6 a.m., with full-time hours and overtime as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Travel is expected to some extent across job sites, including overnight stays. The company emphasizes training, safety, and a benefits program designed to support employee