Track Laborer

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. in Michigan is seeking a track maintainer to join our crew. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballast using hand tools and heavy equipment.

Starting as a track maintainer with opportunity to qualify as a machine operator, the position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient rail maintenance across our network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
• Valid driver’s license is required
• CDL is a plus
• Ability to complete FRA reports as required
• Experience with heavy hand tools is preferred

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 equipment such as tampers, regulators, backhoes, torches, hammers, jacks
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot on equipment
• Complete written forms and reports (FRA) as required
• Follow federal/state regulations for railroad operations
• Adhere to safe work practices and promote safety
• May manage other projects and duties as assigned

Skills

Written forms/ FRA reports

Safety awareness

Heavy tools operation

Reading safety docs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

CDL a plus

Tools

Tampers

Regulators

Torches

Hammers/Jacks

Job 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.

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.