Track Laborer

Rio Grande Pacific Corporation; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Grande Pacific Transit Group is seeking a Track Laborer responsible for right-of-way inspection, upkeep, and maintenance on the railroad corridor. This role performs daily inspection, remedial repair, and programmed improvements of track and structures, including rail, fastenings, ties, ballast, fences, bridges, culverts, and crossings.

Work independently or with a crew to correct defects and maintain a safe, efficient railway.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to read and comprehend regulations and instructions.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers.
• Ability to effectively handle conflict situations.
• Must possess good verbal communication skills.
• Must be capable of performing physically strenuous work on a continuous basis.
• Heavy lifting up to 100 pounds required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• CDL Class A with ability to operate a manual transmission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform right-of-way maintenance including trash cleanup, vegetation control, soil stabilization, fence repair, signage replacement, and graffiti remediation.
• Repair track and switch deviations in accordance with FRA Track Safety Standards.
• Inspect and maintain rail, fastenings, ties, ballast, fences, bridges, culverts, road crossings, and line crossings.
• Operate small machinery and power tools.
• Assist in emergencies, derailments, and crossing incidents.
• Work individually or as part of a section or gang to correct defects or deviations from track standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Track Foreman, Track Supervisor, or Project Manager.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Reading regulations

Heavy lifting

Job description

Rio Grande Pacific Corporation (RGPC) is a Texas-based, privately-held railroad holding company established in 1986, specializing in regional freight railroads, signal construction and design, passenger operations, equipment remanufacturing, dispatching services, and asset leasing. Operating across six states, RGPC manages four short line railroads covering 700 route miles. The company serves approximately 140 freight customers, including major Fortune 500 companies, across diverse industries such as agriculture, chemicals, lumber, minerals, and recycling.

Job Summary

Rio Grande Pacific Transit Group is seeking a Track Laborer responsible for general right-of-way and station inspection, upkeep, and maintenance on the railroad corridor. This role performs daily inspection, remedial repair, and programmed improvement of track and structures, including rail, fastenings, ties, ballast, fences, bridges, culverts, road crossings, and line crossings. The Track Laborer may work independently or as part of a crew to correct defects and maintain a safe, efficient physical plant for train operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform right-of-way maintenance including trash cleanup, vegetation control, soil stabilization, fence repair, signage replacement, and graffiti remediation.
• Repair track and switch deviations in accordance with FRA Track Safety Standards.
• Inspect and maintain rail, fastenings, ties, ballast, fences, bridges, culverts, road crossings, and line crossings.
• Operate small machinery and power tools.
• Assist in emergencies, derailments, and crossing incidents.
• Work individually or as part of a section or gang to correct defects or deviations from track standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Track Foreman, Track Supervisor, or Project Manager.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Ability to speak English clearly and concisely to communicate with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers.
• Ability to effectively handle conflict situations.
• Must be able to read and comprehend regulations and instructions.
• Must possess good verbal communication skills.
• Must be capable of performing physically strenuous work on a continuous basis.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
• Previous Maintenance of Way, railroad, and heavy machine operation experience preferred.
• Heavy lifting up to 100 pounds required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• CDL Class A with ability to operate a manual transmission is a plus.