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Railway Track Maintenance Worker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Railroad Track Inspector

Irving, IL ยท On-site

$45 - $50/hr

The Railroad Track Specialist plays an integral role in developing and maintaining the RailPros client relationship . Essential Duties & Responsibilities: * Inspect railroad track structure ...

Railroad Track Laborer

Baytown, TX ยท On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Reporting to the Track Maintenance Foreman or the Construction Foreman, the Track Laborer is ... Railroad industry experience, including track maintenance and construction preferred but not ...

Railroad Track Inspector

Irving, IL ยท On-site

$45 - $50/hr

The Railroad Track Specialist plays an integral role in developing and maintaining the RailPros client relationship . Essential Duties & Responsibilities: * Inspect railroad track structure ...

$40 - $45/hr

The Railroad Track Specialist plays an integral role in developing and maintaining the RailPros client relationship. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: * Inspect railroad track structure (primarily ...

$40 - $45/hr

The Railroad Track Specialist plays an integral role in developing and maintaining the RailPros client relationship. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: * Inspect railroad track structure (primarily ...

Railroad Track Equipment Operator Transdev Rail, Inc. provides an integrated suite of railroad ... Promotesand maintains a safe working environment required Physical Requirements: The essential ...

Railroad Track Equipment Operator Transdev Rail, Inc. provides an integrated suite of railroad ... Promotesand maintains a safe working environment required Physical Requirements: The essential ...

Track Superintendent

Miami, FL ยท On-site

$147K - $184K/yr

Other duties as required Qualifications: * 15 years of progressively responsible experience in railroad track maintenance and/or construction in an operating railroad environment, including at least ...

Other duties as required Qualifications: * 15 years of progressively responsible experience in railroad track maintenance and/or construction in an operating railroad environment, including at least ...

Track Superintendent

San Dimas, CA ยท On-site

$147K - $184K/yr

Other duties as required Qualifications: * 15 years of progressively responsible experience in railroad track maintenance and/or construction in an operating railroad environment, including at least ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for railway track maintenance worker in the United States is $20.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Railway Track Maintenance Worker job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,779 per year, or $20.6 per hour.

Track Foreman/Supervisor

Kennett Square, PA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

A Railroad Track Foreman supervises maintenance-of-way (MOW) crews in the construction, repair, and inspection of railway tracks and infrastructure. They enforce safety regulations, assign daily tasks, and maintain accurate production and administrative records. 
 
Core Responsibilities
  • Crew Supervision: Directs day-to-day work assignments for track crews, conducts mandatory daily safety briefings, and trains new workers.
  • Safety & Compliance: Ensures all work strictly complies with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, OSHA guidelines, and railway operating rules.
  • Track Inspection: Conducts routine inspections on assigned territories to identify track defects (e.g., in rails, ties, ballast, or drainage) and coordinates necessary repairs.
  • Resource Management: Manages equipment, heavy machinery, and materials, coordinating with project managers and other departments to minimize disruption to train schedules.
  • Administrative Reporting: Documents daily tasks, tracks employee timesheets, compiles production logs, and updates project files. 
 
 
Requirements & Qualifications
  • Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 2–4 years of progressive experience in railway track maintenance, construction, or a related role.
  • Certifications: Many positions require or prefer valid Track Inspection Guidelines certification and specialized heavy machinery/hi-rail vehicle licenses.
  • Knowledge: Expert understanding of track engineering, occupational hazards, and engineering plans.
  • Physical & Environmental Demands: Must be capable of walking several miles daily on uneven surfaces, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working outdoors in extreme weather conditions.