Track Maintenance & Repair: * Inspect and repair railroad tracks, including rails, ties, ballast, and switches, ensuring they meet safety and operational standards. * Remove and replace damaged or ...
Track Maintenance & Repair: * Inspect and repair railroad tracks, including rails, ties, ballast, and switches, ensuring they meet safety and operational standards. * Remove and replace damaged or ...
Track Maintenance & Repair: * Inspect and repair railroad tracks, including rails, ties, ballast, and switches, ensuring they meet safety and operational standards. * Remove and replace damaged or ...
Track Maintenance & Repair: * Inspect and repair railroad tracks, including rails, ties, ballast, and switches, ensuring they meet safety and operational standards. * Remove and replace damaged or ...
Track Maintenance & Repair: * Inspect and repair railroad tracks, including rails, ties, ballast, and switches, ensuring they meet safety and operational standards. * Remove and replace damaged or ...
Track Maintenance & Repair: * Inspect and repair railroad tracks, including rails, ties, ballast, and switches, ensuring they meet safety and operational standards. * Remove and replace damaged or ...
Track Maintenance & Repair: * Inspect and repair railroad tracks, including rails, ties, ballast, and switches, ensuring they meet safety and operational standards. * Remove and replace damaged or ...
Track Maintenance & Repair: * Inspect and repair railroad tracks, including rails, ties, ballast, and switches, ensuring they meet safety and operational standards. * Remove and replace damaged or ...
Track Maintenance & Repair: * Inspect and repair railroad tracks, including rails, ties, ballast, and switches, ensuring they meet safety and operational standards. * Remove and replace damaged or ...
Track Maintenance & Repair: * Inspect and repair railroad tracks, including rails, ties, ballast, and switches, ensuring they meet safety and operational standards. * Remove and replace damaged or ...
Railroad Track Maintenance Tamper Operator Location: Based out of Frankfort, KY (Nationwide Travel Required) Pay: Negotiable Based on Experience Job Type: Full-Time Road & Rail Services is a national ...
Railroad Track Maintenance Tamper Operator Location: Based out of Frankfort, KY (Nationwide Travel Required) Pay: Negotiable Based on Experience Job Type: Full-Time Road & Rail Services is a national ...
Railroad Track Maintenance Tamper Operator
Frankfort, KY · On-site
$22 - $25/hr
Railroad Track Maintenance Tamper Operator Location: Based out of Frankfort, KY (Nationwide Travel Required) Pay: Negotiable Based on Experience Job Type: Full-Time Road & Rail Services is a national ...
Railroad Track Maintenance Tamper Operator
Frankfort, KY · On-site
$22 - $25/hr
Railroad Track Maintenance Tamper Operator Location: Based out of Frankfort, KY (Nationwide Travel Required) Pay: Negotiable Based on Experience Job Type: Full-Time Road & Rail Services is a national ...
Railroad Track Maintenance Tamper Operator Location: Based out of Frankfort, KY (Nationwide Travel Required) Pay: Negotiable Based on Experience Job Type: Full-Time Road & Rail Services is a national ...
Railroad Track Maintenance Tamper Operator Location: Based out of Frankfort, KY (Nationwide Travel Required) Pay: Negotiable Based on Experience Job Type: Full-Time Road & Rail Services is a national ...
Track Maintenance & Repair: * Inspect and repair railroad tracks, including rails, ties, ballast, and switches, ensuring they meet safety and operational standards. * Remove and replace damaged or ...
Track Maintenance & Repair: * Inspect and repair railroad tracks, including rails, ties, ballast, and switches, ensuring they meet safety and operational standards. * Remove and replace damaged or ...
Railroad Track Maintenance Tamper Operator Location: Based out of Frankfort, KY (Nationwide Travel Required) Pay: Negotiable Based on Experience Job Type: Full-Time Road & Rail Services is a national ...
Railroad Track Maintenance Tamper Operator Location: Based out of Frankfort, KY (Nationwide Travel Required) Pay: Negotiable Based on Experience Job Type: Full-Time Road & Rail Services is a national ...
Track Worker
Frankfort, KY · On-site
$21/hr
Road & Rail Services is hiring Track Workers / Equipment Operators to support railroad track maintenance projects across multiple states. This is a travel-based position-you will be working outdoors ...
Track Worker
Frankfort, KY · On-site
$21/hr
Road & Rail Services is hiring Track Workers / Equipment Operators to support railroad track maintenance projects across multiple states. This is a travel-based position-you will be working outdoors ...
Track Worker
Frankfort, KY · On-site
$21/hr
Road & Rail Services is hiring Track Workers / Equipment Operators to support railroad track maintenance projects across multiple states. This is a travel-based position-you will be working outdoors ...
Track Worker
Frankfort, KY · On-site
$21/hr
Road & Rail Services is hiring Track Workers / Equipment Operators to support railroad track maintenance projects across multiple states. This is a travel-based position-you will be working outdoors ...
Track Laborer
Englewood, CO · Remote
$20 - $23/hr
Railroad industry experience, including track maintenance and construction preferred but not ... necessary * Track Inspection Guideline Certification is an asset * Ability to read and understand ...
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Track Laborer
Englewood, CO · Remote
$20 - $23/hr
Railroad industry experience, including track maintenance and construction preferred but not ... necessary * Track Inspection Guideline Certification is an asset * Ability to read and understand ...
Operate hand brakes, switches, and track controls to position railcars within the plant yard ... Maintain clear communication via radio and hand signals to ensure safe switching operations.
Operate hand brakes, switches, and track controls to position railcars within the plant yard ... Maintain clear communication via radio and hand signals to ensure safe switching operations.
Track Worker
Frankfort, KY · On-site
$21/hr
Road & Rail Services is hiring Track Workers / Equipment Operators to support railroad track maintenance projects across multiple states. This is a travel-based position-you will be working outdoors ...
Track Worker
Frankfort, KY · On-site
$21/hr
Road & Rail Services is hiring Track Workers / Equipment Operators to support railroad track maintenance projects across multiple states. This is a travel-based position-you will be working outdoors ...
Track Supervisor
Denver, CO · On-site
Track Supervisor The Track Supervisor, primarily working overnight, is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repairs of the track and wayside infrastructure, directs and organizes daily ...
Track Supervisor
Denver, CO · On-site
Track Supervisor The Track Supervisor, primarily working overnight, is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repairs of the track and wayside infrastructure, directs and organizes daily ...
Railroad Track Laborer
$16 - $18/hr
Reporting to the Track Maintenance Foreman or the Construction Foreman, the Track Laborer is responsible for successfully completing day-to-day tasks by meeting project schedule deadlines, goals for ...
Railroad Track Laborer
$16 - $18/hr
Reporting to the Track Maintenance Foreman or the Construction Foreman, the Track Laborer is responsible for successfully completing day-to-day tasks by meeting project schedule deadlines, goals for ...
Maintain the overall condition of the track, buildings, other facilities, and grounds. Basic office systems knowledge including but not limited to computer system & programs, 2-way radios, cellular ...
Maintain the overall condition of the track, buildings, other facilities, and grounds. Basic office systems knowledge including but not limited to computer system & programs, 2-way radios, cellular ...
Track Superintendent
San Dimas, CA · On-site
$147K - $184K/yr
Five (5) years' experience in managing construction and/or maintenance contracts * CDL w/Hazmat ... track maintenance in an operating railroad environment * Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical ...
Track Superintendent
San Dimas, CA · On-site
$147K - $184K/yr
Five (5) years' experience in managing construction and/or maintenance contracts * CDL w/Hazmat ... track maintenance in an operating railroad environment * Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical ...
Track Superintendent
Miami, FL · On-site
$147K - $184K/yr
Five (5) years' experience in managing construction and/or maintenance contracts * CDL w/Hazmat ... track maintenance in an operating railroad environment * Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical ...
Track Superintendent
Miami, FL · On-site
$147K - $184K/yr
Five (5) years' experience in managing construction and/or maintenance contracts * CDL w/Hazmat ... track maintenance in an operating railroad environment * Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical ...
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Full-time
Posted 16 days ago
Brown & Root rating
6.4
Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
313th of 352 rated engineering
Job description
Long Term Maintenance - No Per Diem
Work Hours 4 Ten hour days
Must pass pre-employment physical and background
Knowledge of rail operations: Understanding of rail operations, inspections, and maintenance is preferred. Strong teamwork and communication skills: Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate clearly with others.
Attention to detail: Ability to work safely and follow all site-specific safety protocols.
A Railroad Worker is responsible for performing manual labor and operating machinery to support the construction, maintenance, and repair of railroad tracks, railcars, and equipment. This position involves working in various environments, including rail yards, along tracks, or on trains. Railroad Workers play a critical role in ensuring that rail operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently by performing physical tasks, inspecting equipment, and maintaining track conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Track Maintenance & Repair:
- Inspect and repair railroad tracks, including rails, ties, ballast, and switches, ensuring they meet safety and operational standards.
- Remove and replace damaged or worn-out rails, spikes, and ties.
- Operate track maintenance machinery such as tampers, grinders, and ballast regulators.
- Clear and maintain rights-of-way, removing obstacles like vegetation or debris that could interfere with safe rail operations.
- Railcar and Equipment Maintenance:
- Inspect and perform routine maintenance on railcars, locomotives, and other railway equipment.
- Repair and adjust railcar components such as brakes, couplers, and wheels to ensure proper operation.
- Use tools and equipment, including wrenches, jacks, and cutting torches, to repair or replace railcar parts.
- Switching & Yard Work:
- Assist in the switching of railcars within the yard, attaching and detaching cars from trains as needed.
- Signal engineers using hand signals or radios to ensure proper train movement within the yard or along tracks.
- Couple and uncouple railcars, connecting air brake hoses, and ensuring secure connections.
- Safety & Compliance:
- Follow all safety protocols, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhering to OSHA and FRA guidelines.
- Participate in safety briefings and report any safety hazards or equipment malfunctions to supervisors.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards while working on tracks, trains, or in the yard.
- Operational Support:
- Assist with loading and unloading cargo from railcars, securing freight, and ensuring proper distribution of weight.
- Work alongside engineers, conductors, and other railroad personnel to coordinate rail movements and operations.
- Assist with the assembly and disassembly of trains, preparing them for transit.
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Brown & Root is a prominent player in the industrial service industry, with their headquarters nestled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US. With a substantial history dating back to 1919, the company has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive solutions to their customers, primarily in engineering, construction, maintenance, operations, and other related industrial services. Brown & Root’s core mission is echoed in their commitment to safety, customer satisfaction, integrity, and delivering high-quality services. They also take pride in their culture of continuous improvement which has yielded significant achievements such as earning a spot in the Engineering News-Record's top 400 contractors list.
Industry
Engineering professional services
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Baton Rouge, LA, US
Year founded
1919