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Personal Injury Paralegal

Salem, MA · On-site

$56K - $77K/yr

Summer Hours: Early office closure on Fridays during summer months. * Location Perks: Conveniently walkable from the Salem Commuter Rail station; paid garage parking pass provided. How to Apply If ...

Staffing Studio

Personal Injury Paralegal

Salem, MA · On-site

$56K - $77K/yr

Summer Hours: Early office closure on Fridays during summer months. * Location Perks: Conveniently walkable from the Salem Commuter Rail station; paid garage parking pass provided. How to Apply If ...

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How much do summer railroad jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer railroad in the United States is $15.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a summer railroad?

A Summer Railroad job is a seasonal position with a railroad company, typically during the peak construction and maintenance months. These positions often involve track maintenance, signaling work, equipment operation, or assisting train crews. Employers seek individuals comfortable with outdoor labor, physical tasks, and irregular schedules. It’s a great opportunity for students or those looking for temporary work in the transportation industry. Some roles may lead to permanent railroad careers with training and experience.

What does a summer railroad do?

A typical day in a Summer Railroad role often begins early and includes tasks like track inspection, maintenance, repairs, and cleaning, often performed outdoors in varying weather conditions. You will work as part of a crew, collaborating closely to ensure safety and complete assignments efficiently, which may include operating equipment or carrying heavy materials. Schedules can be irregular, with possible overtime depending on project needs. The work is hands-on and physically demanding but offers valuable teamwork experience and insight into railroad operations. This role is ideal for job seekers who enjoy active work and learning new skills in a supportive team environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the summer railroad position?

To thrive in a Summer Railroad position, you need physical stamina, attention to safety, and the ability to learn on-site operational procedures, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hand tools, railroad maintenance equipment, and basic safety certifications such as OSHA training are commonly required. Strong teamwork, reliability, and communication skills are important for effectively coordinating with crew members. These skills and qualifications help ensure efficient and safe railroad operations, especially during the demanding summer maintenance season.

Is it hard to get hired on the summer railroad?

Getting hired for a summer railroad job can be competitive and often requires relevant experience, physical fitness, and safety training. Applicants typically need to pass background checks and may need certifications such as OSHA safety training or first aid. The hiring process varies by company but generally involves application, interview, and sometimes skills assessments.
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Infographic showing various Summer Railroad job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 26% Full Time, 64% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 7% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,041 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

2027 Summer Internship - Facility Operations

Innovative Ag Services Seasonal

Alden, IA • On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Temporary, Internship

Posted 13 days ago

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Innovative Ag Services is accepting applications for their 2027 Facility Operations Summer Internship Program. IAS is proud to recruit talented individuals that will be a good fit for us now and as future leaders in agriculture. IAS is confident in having the capabilities to provide the tools and resources to students to learn the ins and outs of a cooperative, as well as assisting with solidifying their career paths within the agricultural sector.

Innovative Ag Services is a full service farm cooperative offering a complete line of supplies and services to meet all of your farm needs. We provide value-added products and services to over 5,000 members in the grain, agronomy, feed, energy and building supply markets. Our 30 locations are located throughout northeast and central Iowa, and southwest Wisconsin. IAS ranks as one of the Top Agricultural Cooperatives in Iowa.

Primary Objective: To gain “hands on” knowledge and experience in multiple areas of agriculture business while providing the company with operations abilities in a safe, effective manner for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.

Day to day operational duties with possible training opportunities in one or more of the following areas:

  • Operating crop nutrient and crop protection mixing and blending facilities; utilization of work orders and field maps.
  • Preventative maintenance and repair of location equipment and facilities.
  • Distribution of farm supply products from IAS facilities to the customer; learn dispatching techniques used.
  • Warehouse orderliness, housekeeping, and inventory control techniques and procedures.
  • Accompany and perform custom application practices and techniques of agronomy products including precision technology.
  • Crop scouting techniques and procedures with crop advisor or crop scouting intern.
  • Marketing of Innovative Advanced Solutions with a member of the IAS Agronomy Advisor Team.
  • Participation in precision ag technology installations with a IAS Precision Ag Tech.
  • Grain facility operations of both truck and rail houses including receiving, blending, and load out procedures.
  • Weighing, probing samples of, and grading grain per industry standards.
  • Learning about grain origination, settlement, and merchandising at location and/or grain merchandising offices.
  • Counter sales and store operations experience.
  • Participation in company safety training and practicing safety policy & procedures in all assigned tasks.

Requirements Include:

  • Ability to obtain Class A or B CDL with hazmat endorsement or minimally a seasonal CDL; MVR must pass IAS insurance guidelines.
  • Strong people skills, good phone etiquette, follows directions, meets deadlines.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:

  • Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
  • Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
  • Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.