Track Laborer - Enola, PA

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Enola (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,678 - 48,119; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their Line Maintenance crew. This role involves performing essential physical labor to construct, repair, and maintain railroad tracks and associated structures. Candidates will utilize various hand tools and equipment while ensuring safety protocols are followed. If you are physically fit, enjoy working outdoors, and are ready to tackle challenges, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to vital infrastructure within a dynamic team environment. Join a company that values hard work and commitment to excellence in the transportation sector.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a valid Driver’s License.
• Capable of lifting 75 pounds and working in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical labor to maintain and repair railroad tracks and structures.
• Use hand tools and equipment to construct and alter tracks.

Skills

Effective crew interaction

Understanding verbal and visual communications

Responding to audible visual signals

Quick learning and performance of job duties

Hazard recognition and reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools (tie tongs, rail tongs, etc.)

Oxygen-propane torches

Rail saws and cut-off saws

Gasoline, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric drill motors

Power jacks

Job description

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Location: Enola, PA, US, 17025

Company: Norfolk Southern Corp.

Primary Purpose:

Performs physical labor using hand tools and equipment to construct, alter, repair, maintain, and demolish railroad tracks, associated structures, and components. Works as a member of a local Line Maintenance crew.

Responsibilities:

• Carry and place track materials using hand tools such as tie tongs, rail tongs, rail forks, lining bars, shovels, and jacks.
• Attach the rail to ties using spike mauls or spike drivers.
• Remove spikes with claw bars, spike lifters, and spike pullers.
• Lift, position, handle, remove and install railroad crossties in and around the track structure.
• Connect and disconnect rail using the track, impact, power wrenches, or welding materials.
• Move, clean, and tamp ballast (crushed stone-like material) with shovels, clay picks, lining bars, and ballast forks.
• Raise tracks, turnouts, crossings, and rails with track or power jacks.
• Cut associated materials with oxygen-propane torches, rail saws, cut-off saws, and cold chisels.
• Drill holes with gasoline, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric drill motors.
• Work alongside heavy equipment by connecting, disconnecting, and controlling material that is being moved and by directing such movement.
• Participate in safety meetings.
• Wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have either a High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Capable of lifting and carrying a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including those that require overnight stays and those that require short notice mobilization.
• Capable of working in inclement weather and/or conditions.
• Capable of covering distances afoot up to five (5) miles per day, on railroad right of way, negotiating steep grades and rough terrain, without assistance.
• Capable of working unsupervised at times.

Skills and Abilities:

• Interact effectively as a crew member.
• Understand and follow verbal and visual communications.
• Understand and respond to audible visual signals and warnings.
• Quickly learn and perform job duties.
• Recognize, avoid, and report potential hazards.

Pay Rates:

• 1st year rate: $30.98 - $31.44 per hour (90% of full rate)
• 2nd year rate: $32.70 - $33.18 per hour (95% of full rate)
• 3rd year rate: $34.42 - $34.93 per hour (100% of full rate)

Company Overview

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22