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Cranemasters

Driver/Laborer - CDL B

Houston, TX · On-site

$20 - $25.25/hr

... for railroad construction and related activities. * Works with hydraulic tools, welding, cutting with torches, electrical tools and common hand tools in accomplishment of work assignments.

Cranemasters

Driver/Laborer - CDL B

Houston, TX

$20 - $25.25/hr

... for railroad construction and related activities. * Works with hydraulic tools, welding, cutting with torches, electrical tools and common hand tools in accomplishment of work assignments.

Cranemasters

Laborer - CDL A

Houston, TX · On-site

... for railroad construction and related activities. * Works with hydraulic tools, welding, cutting with torches, electrical tools and common hand tools in accomplishment of work assignments.

Cranemasters

Laborer - CDL A

Houston, TX

... for railroad construction and related activities. * Works with hydraulic tools, welding, cutting with torches, electrical tools and common hand tools in accomplishment of work assignments.

Quanta Services

Survey CAD Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we provide full service site development and turnkey railroad ... This role works closely with survey crews, project managers, engineers, and construction personnel ...

W.T. Byler Co., LLC

Survey CAD Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we provide full service site development and turnkey railroad ... This role works closely with survey crews, project managers, engineers, and construction personnel ...

Quanta Services

Shop Mechanic

Houston, TX

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we provide full service site development and turnkey railroad ... The Shop Mechanic works primarily from the shop location and collaborates closely with field ...

Phillips 66

Sr Originator III, Natural Gas

Houston, TX · On-site

$198K - $242K/yr

The Commercial organization works to effectively leverage assets and market knowledge to create ... Rail movements are provided via a fleet of more than 10,000 owned and leased rail cars. Truck ...

Phillips 66

Trader, Wholesale Asphalt

Houston, TX · On-site

$175K - $214K/yr

The Commercial organization works to effectively leverage assets and market knowledge to create ... Rail movements are provided via a fleet of more than 10,000 owned and leased rail cars. Truck ...

Phillips 66

Risk Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site

$93K - $114K/yr

The Commercial organization works to effectively leverage assets and market knowledge to create ... Rail movements are provided via a fleet of more than 10,000 owned and leased rail cars. Truck ...

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How much do rail works jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for rail works in Spring, TX is $22.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $24.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced in Rail Works roles and how can new employees prepare for them?

Rail Works roles often involve working in varying weather conditions, adhering to strict safety protocols, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. New employees may find the early morning or overnight shifts challenging, as well as the physical demands of the job. To prepare, it's helpful to familiarize yourself with safety regulations, develop good communication skills for team coordination, and maintain physical fitness. Embracing a proactive attitude toward learning and safety can help ease the transition and contribute positively to both personal and team success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Rail Works professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Rail Works professional, you need a solid understanding of rail infrastructure, safety protocols, and construction or maintenance techniques, often supported by relevant vocational training or certifications. Familiarity with specialized rail tools, heavy machinery, and safety systems such as Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification is typically required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities are essential soft skills in this role. These skills ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality rail operations and maintenance in a safety-critical environment.

What are rail works?

Rail works refer to the construction, maintenance, and repair of railway infrastructure, including tracks, stations, signaling systems, and related structures. This work ensures that rail networks are safe, efficient, and reliable for transporting passengers and goods. Rail works can involve tasks such as laying new tracks, upgrading old rails, inspecting and replacing components, and managing large-scale rail projects. Professionals involved in rail works may include engineers, laborers, project managers, and safety inspectors. The job often requires specialized skills, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work in varying weather and time conditions.
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Infographic showing various Rail Works job openings in Spring, TX as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,453 per year, or $22.8 per hour.
General Labor - Baytown, TX Area

General Labor - Baytown, TX Area

Trans-Global Solutions, Inc.

Baytown, TX • On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Summary: Repairing and rebuilding railroad track, using hand tools to do so. The track laborer removes and replaces track components (e.g. rails, ties, bars, etc.) by performing the following duties.
Company Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation & benefits package to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with Match, Paid Holidays/Vacation, and a Safety Bonus Program.
Typical Duties:
Typical duties will include but not be limited to the preparation and/or modification of the following:
  • Lifting cross-ties, swinging spike mauls, shoveling, picking ballast, tightening nuts and bolts, lining track with lining bars, tamping by hand, adjusting switches by clips, switch maintenance by greasing or oil switch mechanism.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
  • Sets up, inspects and maintains equipment used for tank maintenance operations.
  • Installs, removes, aligns, maintains and repairs rails, ties, ballast, switches, frogs, joints, and other parts of railroad tracks and roadbeds, using hand operated power tools and other manually operated equipment.
  • Removes and replaces rail ties.
  • Pulls and drives spikes,
  • Shovels rock ballast for rail bed maintenance/repair.
  • Loads and unloads equipment and material used in new track installation or old track maintenance.
  • Laborer will lift and carry track material, cut brush, trees, and vegetation, and clear the right-of-way of litter and other cargo spillage.
  • This position requires the ability to perform heavy physical labor on a continuous basis.
  • Must be willing to work overtime hours during the week and/or weekends as dictated by operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Skills and Special Requirements:
  • Knowledge and skills in applying FRA regulations, guidelines and rules.
  • Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, procedure and safety manuals, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, memos and other work-related information.
  • Ability to talk and effectively communicate with co-workers, yard personnel, switching crew, engineers, railroad officials, and others in a clear concise, courteous, efficient and professional manner.
  • Ability to pass training and required testing.
  • Ability to think and act quickly in responding to emergency and non-emergency situations.

Education and/or Experience:
Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's driver license and have the willingness to use personal and/or company vehicle in the course of employment. Must possess Safety training/certification as required by customers to work in their facilities and as required by TGS at all TGS locations.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. Works continuously with shovels, rakes and other hand tools moving material in performance of new construction or maintenance operations. Walks/stands continuously in performance of rail maintenance duties. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Additional Information:
This position is primarily as a general labor. However, the employee may be requested to perform multiple or other duties.

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