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Track Superintendent

San Dimas, CA

$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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Track Superintendent

Miami, FL · 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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Railroad Track Equipment Operator

Miami, FL · On-site

$72K/yr

Our South Florida operations maintain more than 70 miles of track, bridges, structures, facilities, and right-of-way along the South Florida Rail Corridor. We employ a dedicated workforce committed ...

Transdev

Railroad Track Equipment Operator

Miami, FL · On-site

$72K/yr

Our South Florida operations maintain more than 70 miles of track, bridges, structures, facilities, and right-of-way along the South Florida Rail Corridor. We employ a dedicated workforce committed ...

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How much do summer railroad track maintenance jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer railroad track maintenance in the United States is $23.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Summer Railroad Track Maintenance vs Summer Signal Maintainer?

AspectSummer Railroad Track MaintenanceSummer Signal Maintainer
CertificationsTrack safety and maintenance certificationsSignal system certifications and electrical knowledge
Work EnvironmentRailroad tracks, outdoor, construction sitesSignal equipment, electrical panels, outdoor/indoor
Industry UsageRailroad companies, track repair crewsRailroad signaling departments, electrical teams
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Summer Railroad Track Maintenance and Summer Signal Maintainer roles both involve working in the railroad industry during summer months. While track maintenance focuses on repairing and inspecting tracks, signal maintainers handle electrical and signaling systems. Both require safety certifications and outdoor work, but their specific skills and tools differ. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers find the right role aligned with their skills and interests.

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Infographic showing various Summer Railroad Track Maintenance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,491 per year, or $23.3 per hour.

Railroad Track Laborer (Trackman)

American Track

Boiling Springs, PA

$20 - $24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Railroad Trackman
Build your career with an innovative and sustainable railroad maintenance and construction team! Our company is rapidly growing, and we have plenty of opportunities available for accelerated advancement.  We believe that having happy and healthy employees is key to our success, and we offer a wide range of competitive benefits to help our team manage their physical and financial wellness. If you're looking to grow in a hands-on and collaborative environment with one of the most experienced and fastest growing companies in the industry, we'd love to hear from you. Start your adventure building America’s infrastructure today!
The Railroad Trackman works as a crew member to maintain, repair, and replace rails, ties, switches, and ballast while using hand tools and operating heavy equipment. The position starts as a Trackman, with an opportunity to qualify as a Machine Operator once the necessary skills have been mastered. Must be available to work full-time (40 hrs/week) subject to overtime, on-call (24/7), alternating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays. There are no relocation benefits available.
You can earn $20.00 - $24.00 an hour (depending on experience).   Overtime opportunities available.  
What You'll Do:
  • This position involves 75% travel.  Generally, three out of four weeks out of town (4 X10) and home on Friday.  Travel hours, hotel, & per diem pay are company paid. 
  • Carry and place track materials using tools such as tie tongs, rail tongs rail forks, lining bars, shovels, and jacks
  • Install railroad tracks and embankments including special track work, road crossing signage, and rail lubricator
  • Repair, install, and replace signs on railroad crossings
  • Align and slide track tie plates and cut rails to specified lengths
  • Perform handle drilling activities for insertion of bolts or joints
  • Align and gauge deviations in track surfaces in order to ensure train safety
  • Remove brush and other vegetation from between rails
  • Perform lubrication activities on joints, angle bars, and switches
  • Complete authorized repairs and document outcomes of all repair activities
  • Lay and fix foundations for tracks, replace worn out or rough rail ends, rebuild roadbeds, and lay new rail sections
  • Operate picks, shovels, bulldozers, and spike mauls for long periods of time (sometimes all day), as well as specialized hydraulic railroad power tools
  • Attend callouts to repair damage done to tracks in the event of a derailment
  • Right derailed rolling stock and assist in lubricating wheel bearings
  • Follow company and federal rules, policies, and procedures – wear required safety equipment, respond to and act on safety concerns
Why You'll Love Working for Us:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
  • PTO and Holidays
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • 401K
What We Need from You:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must pass all required assessments/trainings and be willing to submit to a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and random drug tests
  • High School diploma (or equivalent) and previous experience in the railroad or other heavy construction or maintenance industry is required
  • Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including those that require overnight stay and short notice mobilization, and work in all weather conditions (extreme hot, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.)
  • Understand and follow verbal/visual communications; respond to audible and visual signals and warnings; recognize, avoid, and report potential hazards
  • Interact effectively as a team member and be capable of working unsupervised at times
  • Physical ability to stand; walk; sit; use hands; talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; ability to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.