Traveling Track Laborer - (Multiple Locations)

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corporation seeks a Track Laborer to perform physical labor on railroad tracks across various job sites, using hand tools and equipment. Interviews will be held in Knoxville, TN.

You will lift, place, and connect track components, install crossties, and work with ballast while following safety rules and PPE requirements. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 18+ years old, valid driver's license, ability to lift 75 pounds, and willingness to travel including

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Capable of lifting and carrying at least 75 pounds.
• Willing to travel to multiple job sites, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Carry and place track materials using hand tools such as tie tongs, rail tongs, rail forks, lining bars, shovels, and jacks.
• Attach rail to ties using spike mauls or spike drivers.
• Remove spikes with claw bars, spike lifters, and spike pullers.
• Lift, position, and install railroad crossties and related components.
• Connect and disconnect rail using track, power wrenches, or welding materials.
• Move, clean, and tamp ballast with shovels and ballast forks.
• Raise tracks, turnouts, crossings, and rails with jacks.
• Cut materials with torches and saws; drill holes with multiple drill motors.
• Work alongside heavy equipment and participate in safety meetings.
• Wear all required PPE and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Crew communication

Follow signals

Hazard awareness

Learning agility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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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 Program Maintenance crew. Interviews will be held in Knoxville, TN.

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Carry and place track materials using hand tools such as tie tongs, rail tongs, rail forks, lining bars, shovels, and jacks.

Attach 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 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 High School Diploma or GED

Must be 18years of age or older.

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 two (2) miles per day, on railroad right of way, negotiating steep grades and rough terrain, without assistance.

Capable of working unsupervised at times.

Current CDL Class A or B license preferred

Skills and Abilities:

Interact effectively as a crew member.

Understand and follow verbal and visual communications.

Understand and respond to audible and visual signals and warnings.

Quickly learn and perform job duties.

Recognize, avoid, and report potential hazards.

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 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers.

We are a team of more than 20,000 employees working together to maintain our reputation as "The Thoroughbred of Transportation." As an industry leader, Norfolk Southern offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation and, gender identity. Together, we power progress.

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