Track Laborer

North Carolina and Virginia Railroad; Eastlake (MI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A regional railroad company in Eastlake, Michigan, seeks a full-time Track Maintainer. This role involves maintaining and repairing railroad tracks using hand tools and heavy equipment. Responsibilities include rebuilding tracks, performing equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and strong communication skills. Experience with heavy equipment is preferred, and the role offers a pay rate of $26.05 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and federal regulations.
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic tools is essential.
• Experience in an outside environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and rebuild railroad track using hydraulic or hand tools.
• Remove and replace ties and rails; shovel rock ballast.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment problems.

Skills

Ability to complete written forms

Working knowledge of equipment

Ability to perform routine maintenance

Ability to read and interpret documents

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience with heavy hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Tools

Tampers

Regulators

Torches

Hammers

Jacks

Job description

Job Category: Track, Structures & Signals

Requisition Number: TRACK008539

• Posted : April 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $26.05 USD per hour

Locations

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Description

SUMMARY:

The person in this position works as a crew member to maintain, repair, and replace rails, ties, switches, and ballast. This position uses hand tools and operates heavy equipment. The position starts as a track maintainer, with an opportunity to qualify as a machine operator.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repair and rebuild railroad track using hydraulic or hand tools
• Remove and replace ties and rails; pull and drive spikes; shovel rock ballast; load and unload equipment and material
• Use various types of tools and equipment, including tampers, regulators, backhoes, torches, hammers, jacks, and other mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot problems on equipment
• Complete written forms and reports, including FRA reports, as required
• Be familiar with federal and state regulations as they relate to the railroad industry
• Ability to update rules and manuals to assure continuous compliance with all federal regulations
• Adhere to and promote safe work practices as determined by the railroad
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to complete written forms and reports, including FRA reports, as required
• Working knowledge of and familiarity with equipment such as tampers, regulators, torches, hammers, jacks, and other mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot problems on equipment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and federal and state regulation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with heavy hand tools, and previous work in an outside environment preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience a plus
• Valid driver’s license required
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a plus

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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