Traveling Railroad Track Technician

Road & Rail Services; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Company-provided PPE

Hands-on railroad training

Skill-development opportunities

Opportunities to advance intoequipment

Leadership roles

Promote-from-within culture

Veteran-friendly workplace

Job summary

Road & Rail Services, based in Frankfort, Kentucky, is seeking Track Maintenance Workers to join our traveling railroad team. This full-time role requires working nationwide across the United States to construct, maintain, and repair railroad tracks, with about 100% travel and extended periods away from home.

Candidates should be comfortable physical labor, have a valid state driver's license, and be willing to learn railroad procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Willingness to travel nationwide ~100%.
• Ability to stay away from home for extended periods.
• Experience with physical labor or related field preferred.
• Ability to lift and handle materials.

Responsibilities

• Remove old railroad ties and install replacement ties.
• Assist with installing, repairing, and aligning railroad track.
• Handle rail, ties, plates, spikes, fasteners, and other track materials.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and specialized track-maintenance equipment.
• Help construct and repair railroad crossings.
• Load, unload, stage, and move materials at project locations.
• Clear vegetation, brush, debris, and other obstructions from railroad property.
• Inspect tools and equipment before beginning work.
• Follow established safety procedures and FRA requirements.
• Wear all required PPE.
• Work closely with your crew to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Skills

Physical labor

Travel nationwide

Driver's license

Tool use

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Track equipment

Job description

Road & Rail Services, based in Frankfort, Kentucky, is seeking Track Maintenance Workers to join our traveling railroad team. This full-time role requires working nationwide across the United States to construct, maintain, and repair railroad tracks, with about 100% travel and extended periods away from home.

Candidates should be comfortable physical labor, have a valid state driver's license, and be willing to learn railroad procedures.