Track Laborer - Houston, TX

Watco; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Outstanding culture recognized by Ford

Competitive compensation and benefits

Paid on-the-job training with peerers

Training for conductors, engineers, M0

Watco University leadership and dev

Career advancement opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Watco is hiring a Track Laborer in Houston, TX. Starting pay is $20.00–$21.00 per hour, with a shift from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM at 14035 Industrial Rd., Houston, TX 77015.

The role involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining railroad track infrastructure and requires completing safety and operational training. This manual-labor position offers on-the-job training, track construction and maintenance duties, and opportunities for advancement within Watco’s track operation teams.

Qualifikationen

• Must be able to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.
• Track Ground School must be completed as part of training requirements.
• Federal Railroad Administration safety rules and related tests are required.
• Roadway Worker Protection and fall protection tests must be passed.
• MSHA/OSHA training or certification may be required on site.

Aufgaben

• Inspect, repair, and maintain railroad track infrastructure to support safe service.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and installation of rail components and track materials.
• Inspect and repair track turnouts, switches, and related infrastructure.
• Contribute to track surface, gauge, tie replacement, and roadbed rehabilitation efforts.
• Inspect and protect road crossings, bridges, culverts, and tunnels; manage signage and safety equipment.
• Assist with vegetation control and snow/ice removal from tracks.
• Read gauges and schematics; follow safety rules and maintenance manuals.
• Operate equipment such as backhoe and track hoe as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and report findings promptly.

Ausbildung

High School or GED

Track Ground School

Federal Railroad Administration General Code of Operating Rules written test

Roadway Worker Protection Worker written test

Fall Protection written test

Maintenance of Way safety written test

MSHA/OSHA training and certification

Jobbeschreibung

Career Opportunities: Track Laborer - Houston, TX (34107)

Requisition ID34107-Posted11/10/2026-Track Operation

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco .
Here's what you can expect from Watco:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

Starting Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: 14035 Industrial Rd., Houston, TX 77015

The Track Laborer will be required to safely and efficiently inspect, repair, and maintain the railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient service for our customers. This is a manual labor position, which requires that the individual becomes proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with inspecting, loading & unloading, distribution and installation of rail, rail components, cross ties, switch ties, ballasts, and other track materials
• Assist with inspecting, grinding, fabrication and repair of rail and track components
• Assist with inspection, maintenance, repair and construction of track turnouts, switch stands, and track infrastructure
• Assist with inspection, construction, demolition, and maintenance of track surface structure, gauge, tie removal and disposal, tie replacement and roadbed rehabilitation
• Inspect, protect, construct, maintain, and repair road crossings, bridges, culverts and tunnels, facilities, snow fences, signs and equipment
• Cut and dispose of vegetation using tools, equipment and manual labor
• Clean ice, snow, dirt and debris from switches
• Remove snow, ice or other foreign materials from track infrastructure
• Accurate and timely reporting as required
• Read and accurately interpret company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and federal and state regulations
• Communicate professionally and effectively
• Learn, understand and apply a comprehensive understanding of track authority
• Comply with performance metrics measurements and deadlines
• Practice safe work habits and follow company and industry policies, procedures and regulations
• Respond promptly to any accident, incident or emergency call
• Read gauges, precision measuring instruments, schematics and maintenance manuals 100% of the time
• Operate equipment such as backhoe and track hoe
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.

Must be able to pass the training courses below:

• Track Ground School
• Federal Railroad Administration General Code of Operating Rules written test
• Roadway Worker Protection Worker written test
• Fall Protection written test
• Maintenance of Way safety written test
• MSHA/OSHA training and certification (if required on site).

Education

Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent