Track Laborer - Field Crew & Travel Opportunities

Norfolk Southern; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Southern is seeking a Track Laborer in Atlanta, GA to perform physical labor on railroad tracks and related structures as part of a local Line Maintenance crew. You will use hand tools, operate equipment, and follow safety practices, with responsibilities including installing tracks, tying rails, handling ballast, and supporting track repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, age 18+, a valid driver's license, the ability to lift 75 pounds, and willingness to travel to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Capable of lifting and carrying a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including overnight stays.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry and place track materials using hand tools.
• 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 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 directing material that is being moved and by directing such movement.
• Participate in safety meetings.
• Wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Signal interpretation

Learning agility

Hazard awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Norfolk Southern is seeking a Track Laborer in Atlanta, GA to perform physical labor on railroad tracks and related structures as part of a local Line Maintenance crew. You will use hand tools, operate equipment, and follow safety practices, with responsibilities including installing tracks, tying rails, handling ballast, and supporting track repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, age 18+, a valid driver's license, the ability to lift 75 pounds, and willingness to travel to