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Train Conductor

Vance, AL · On-site

$19/hr

PRS Auto is hiring immediately for a Railroad Conductor with NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED to join our team working at the Mercedes Benz Vance, AL Terminal! This will be on the job training as we'll teach ...

Road & Rail Services

Railcar Prepper

Stevenson, AL · On-site

Road & Rail Services Position: Railcar Prepper Location: Stevenson, AL Position Summary: Join an awardwinning team in the logistics and rail services industry, where your work directly supports safe ...

Progress Rail Services Corporation

Assembler 1

Albertville, AL · On-site

$16.25 - $20/hr

Company Description Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become ...

Sperry Rail Service

CDL Driver (CSX)

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$21.60/hr

Sperry Rail is on a mission-critical journey to revolutionize the Rail Flaw Detection industry. Through the continuous development of cutting-edge diagnostic technologies and AI-assisted analysis, we ...

Road & Rail Services

Vehicle Handler

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$17.50/hr

Road & Rail Services is hiring Vehicle Handlers / Railcar Loaders to support automotive rail operations at the BNSF facility in Birmingham. This is an active, outdoor job where you will help move new ...

Road & Rail Services

Vehicle Handler

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$17.50/hr

Road & Rail Services is hiring Vehicle Handlers / Railcar Loaders to support automotive rail operations at the BNSF facility in Birmingham. This is an active, outdoor job where you will help move new ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for rails in Alabama is $110,682.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,900.00 and $127,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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What is the difference between Rails vs Django?

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Primary LanguageRubyPython
Framework TypeFull-stackFull-stack
Work EnvironmentStartups, tech companies, web developmentStartups, tech companies, web development
Common Use CasesRapid web app development, startupsScalable web applications, data-driven sites

Both Rails and Django are popular full-stack web frameworks used in similar work environments. Rails, built with Ruby, is known for its convention-over-configuration approach, making it ideal for rapid development. Django, based on Python, emphasizes simplicity and scalability, suitable for data-driven applications. Choosing between them depends on your preferred programming language and project requirements.

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Infographic showing various Rails job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,682 per year, or $53.2 per hour.

Burner - Mobile Rail Crew

Albertville, AL • On-site

Progress Rail Services Corporation
Consumer Goods and Commercial Equipment Rental Services • 5 - 10K employees

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 71 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

386th of 495 rated machine equipment manufacturers

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Purpose
As a Burner for the Progress Rail Mobile Rail Take Up Division your primary job purpose is to support our team in the torch cutting operation. You will travel to a variety of locations across the continental Unites States, working on Class 1 Railroad rail lines torch cutting scrap railroad steel.
Company Description
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.
Key Job Elements
• The successful candidate will work primarily over the road and assist with daily rail cutting functions.
• Capable of performing job duties in a safe and professional manner.
• Must be able to quickly learn how to use a cutting torch to cut sections of the railroad track.
• Must be able to be away from home for 27 days on work schedule and then have 9 days scheduled off.
• Must be able to perform physical work of lifting up to 50 lbs periodically.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions and perform duties outside, along railroad tracks.
Qualifications and Experience
• Must be able to travel and be away from home for 27 days at a time.
• Must be able to operate a cutting torch (or able to quickly learn).
• Must be able to pass a post-offer drug testing program and will be subject to random drug testing.
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Benefits
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.*
  • Competitive Salary
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
  • Group Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with employee and employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Incentive Bonus Plan
  • Site Specific Relocation Programs

    • *Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.
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About Progress Rail

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Our team works hard to create lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence. We care about fostering the sustainable movement of goods and people for generations to come, and we know our customers care, too. Our strategic footprint ensures responsive, quality customer support all day, every day. We are one of the largest integrated diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signaling, rail welding and Kershaw® Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations. Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions.

Industry

Consumer goods and commercial equipment rental services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Albertville, AL, US

Year founded

1983

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