Track laborer

Position : Railroad Track Laborer

Location : Athens, AL

Company : United Trades of America

Position Summary :

United Trades of America is seeking a hardworking and dependable Railroad Track Laborer to join a mobile crew responsible for constructing, altering, repairing, maintaining, and demolishing railroad tracks and related structures.

This position involves heavy manual labor, using hand tools and equipment to complete a variety of tasks under the direction of the Track Foreman.

Candidates must be comfortable with physically demanding tasks and able to work in high-production, high-stress environments based on client needs.

Key Responsibilities :

• Use hand tools (tie tongs, rail forks, lining bars, etc.) to move and position track materials.
• Attach rails to ties with spike mauls or spike drivers; remove spikes as needed.
• Install and remove railroad crossties around track structures.
• Connect and disconnect rails using specialized tools or welding materials.
• Handle and clean ballast with shovels, picks, and forks; tamp and level ballast as needed.
• Raise and adjust tracks, turnouts, crossings, and rails with jacks.
• Cut materials with oxygen-acetylene torches, rail saws, or other cutting tools.
• Operate drilling tools (gasoline, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric) for track modifications.
• Work alongside heavy equipment, assisting with material handling and directing movement.
• Step in to supervise the crew in the absence of the Track Foreman.

Required Abilities :

• Effective communication and teamwork skills within a crew setting.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and visual instructions and signals.
• Quick adaptability to job duties and ability to identify and avoid potential hazards.

Physical and Other Requirements :

• Must be at least 18 years old and capable of lifting 100 lbs.
• Willing to travel to various job sites, including those requiring overnight stays and short-notice mobilization.
• Able to work in diverse weather conditions and terrain, covering up to two miles per day.
• Comfortable working independently when required.

Preferred Qualifications :

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Prior experience in railroad or heavy construction / maintenance.

How to Apply :

We want to hear from you! Please apply on our website for immediate consideration at

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to , for questions please text Nicki at 8

United Trades of America is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug-screening and background check.

Last updated : 2024-11-09

Salary : $17 - $22