Track Laborer - Wichita, KS
Wichita, KS · On-site
$22/hr
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.
Track Laborer - Wichita, KS
Wichita, KS · On-site
$22/hr
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.
Track Laborer - Salina, KS
Salina, KS · On-site
$22/hr
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.
Track Laborer - Salina, KS
Salina, KS · On-site
$22/hr
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.
Track Laborer - Great Bend, KS
Great Bend, KS · On-site
$22/hr
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.
Track Laborer - Great Bend, KS
Great Bend, KS · On-site
$22/hr
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.
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.
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.
Track Laborer - Salina, KS
Salina, KS · On-site
$22/hr
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.
Track Laborer - Salina, KS
Salina, KS · On-site
$22/hr
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.
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.
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.
General Laborer
Wichita, KS · On-site
$18 - $24/hr
Perform Manual Labor: Execute physically demanding tasks such as lifting heavy materials, operating hand and power tools, and performing repetitive motions as required for masonry, roofing, and wall ...
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General Laborer
Wichita, KS · On-site
$18 - $24/hr
Perform Manual Labor: Execute physically demanding tasks such as lifting heavy materials, operating hand and power tools, and performing repetitive motions as required for masonry, roofing, and wall ...
Laborer
Emporia, KS · On-site
$13.25 - $16.75/hr
Perform manual labor in accomplishing many tasks for other craft. Assist other workers, usually of a higher level of expertise, by performing a variety of duties under close supervision. Will ...
Laborer
Emporia, KS · On-site
$13.25 - $16.75/hr
Perform manual labor in accomplishing many tasks for other craft. Assist other workers, usually of a higher level of expertise, by performing a variety of duties under close supervision. Will ...
Laborer - ADB
$17.20 - $22/hr
General manual labor to include use of hand tools and provide manual labor support for project activities and site location. * Capable of operating all-terrain vehicles * May assist heavy equipment ...
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Laborer - ADB
$17.20 - $22/hr
General manual labor to include use of hand tools and provide manual labor support for project activities and site location. * Capable of operating all-terrain vehicles * May assist heavy equipment ...
Track Laborer - Coffeyville, KS
Coffeyville, KS · On-site
$15.50 - $19.75/hr
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.
Track Laborer - Coffeyville, KS
Coffeyville, KS · On-site
$15.50 - $19.75/hr
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.
Golf Course Laborer I - St. Andrews
Overland Park, KS · On-site
$15.25/hr
Performs manual labor as needed. Maintains greens and tee areas. Assists with emergency operations, including snow removal, as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Mows greens, tees, fairways, and rough areas.
Golf Course Laborer I - St. Andrews
Overland Park, KS · On-site
$15.25/hr
Performs manual labor as needed. Maintains greens and tee areas. Assists with emergency operations, including snow removal, as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Mows greens, tees, fairways, and rough areas.
Track Laborer - Coffeyville, KS
$15.50 - $19.75/hr
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.
Track Laborer - Coffeyville, KS
$15.50 - $19.75/hr
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.
Construction Laborer
$18 - $22/hr
Perform general manual labor tasks, including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials and equipment on job sites. * Assist with hydro-excavation operations to safely expose underground ...
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Construction Laborer
$18 - $22/hr
Perform general manual labor tasks, including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials and equipment on job sites. * Assist with hydro-excavation operations to safely expose underground ...
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Laborer
Great Bend, KS · On-site
$15 - $20/hr
Essential Duties & Responsibilities · Assist construction crews with installation of fiber optic and telecommunications infrastructure · Perform manual labor including digging, trenching ...
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Laborer
Great Bend, KS · On-site
$15 - $20/hr
Essential Duties & Responsibilities · Assist construction crews with installation of fiber optic and telecommunications infrastructure · Perform manual labor including digging, trenching ...
Laborer (OP Golf)
Overland Park, KS · On-site
$15.25/hr
Performs manual labor as needed. Maintains greens and tee areas. Assists with emergency operations, including snow removal, as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Mows greens, tees, fairways, and rough areas.
Laborer (OP Golf)
Overland Park, KS · On-site
$15.25/hr
Performs manual labor as needed. Maintains greens and tee areas. Assists with emergency operations, including snow removal, as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Mows greens, tees, fairways, and rough areas.
Traveling Construction Laborer
$18 - $22/hr
Perform general manual labor tasks, including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials and equipment on job sites. * Assist with hydro-excavation operations to safely expose underground ...
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Traveling Construction Laborer
$18 - $22/hr
Perform general manual labor tasks, including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials and equipment on job sites. * Assist with hydro-excavation operations to safely expose underground ...
Water Department- Maintenance Worker
$18 - $21/hr
Some experience in performing manual labor, semiskilled maintenance or construction helpful, but not required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required ...
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Water Department- Maintenance Worker
$18 - $21/hr
Some experience in performing manual labor, semiskilled maintenance or construction helpful, but not required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required ...
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Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Manhattan, KS · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
Perform manual labor tasks to support site activities * Inspect equipment regularly to ensure maintenance and safe operation Preferred Qualifications * 3+ years of experience operating heavy ...
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Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Manhattan, KS · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
Perform manual labor tasks to support site activities * Inspect equipment regularly to ensure maintenance and safe operation Preferred Qualifications * 3+ years of experience operating heavy ...
Landfill Laborer
Harper, KS · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
Manual labor including paper picking, keeping landfill clean and presentable. * Perform yard work including cutting weeds. * Install temporary wind fences as required. * Perform general office ...
Landfill Laborer
Harper, KS · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
Manual labor including paper picking, keeping landfill clean and presentable. * Perform yard work including cutting weeds. * Install temporary wind fences as required. * Perform general office ...
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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for manual labor in Kansas is $13.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.61 and $15.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is manual labor?
A manual labor job involves physical work that requires strength, skill, or endurance. These jobs often include tasks such as lifting, assembling, digging, operating machinery, or performing repetitive movements. Common industries for manual labor roles include construction, manufacturing, warehousing, and agriculture. Workers in these positions may not always need formal education but often require on-the-job training. Manual labor jobs can be physically demanding and may require safety gear and adherence to workplace regulations.
What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in manual labor?
Manual labor roles often involve tasks such as lifting and moving materials, operating basic machinery or tools, cleaning and preparing job sites, and assisting skilled workers as needed. Depending on the industry, responsibilities may also include loading and unloading shipments, assembling parts or products, and maintaining equipment. You’ll likely work as part of a team, and clear communication with supervisors or coworkers is usually essential to ensure tasks are performed safely and to specification. The work can be physically demanding, but it offers a clear sense of accomplishment and the opportunity to learn valuable, transferable skills.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in manual labor?
To thrive in manual labor, you need good physical stamina, basic mechanical skills, and a strong work ethic, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hand and power tools, safety equipment, and sometimes OSHA certification is beneficial. Dependability, teamwork, and effective communication are important soft skills that help you excel in this role. These abilities ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and contribute to a productive work environment.
What are manual labor jobs?
Manual labor jobs involve physical work that often requires strength, endurance, and the use of tools or machinery. Common examples include construction, landscaping, warehouse work, and manufacturing, often requiring safety training and physical fitness. These roles typically involve working outdoors or in industrial environments and may require adherence to safety protocols.
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Job description
Track Laborer - Wichita, KS
Job Location: Wichita, KS Depot-Wichita-67213
Office Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
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 or 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
Hourly Rate: $22/hr
Schedule: M-Fri, 7:00am start time. Subject to on call nights/weekends.
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 possess a valid driver's license
• Class A CDL preferred
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
Job Location: Wichita, KS Depot-Wichita-67213
Office Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
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 or 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
Hourly Rate: $22/hr
Schedule: M-Fri, 7:00am start time. Subject to on call nights/weekends.
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 possess a valid driver's license
• Class A CDL preferred
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