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Traveling Mechanic

Des Moines, IA

$30 - $36/hr

Job ID: 19970 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Assists other Heavy Duty Mechanics when needed Required Skills and Qualifications * A minimum of 3 ...

RailWorks

Traveling Mechanic

Minneapolis, MN

$30 - $36/hr

Job ID: 19970 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Assists other Heavy Duty Mechanics when needed Required Skills and Qualifications * A minimum of 3 ...

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Traveling Mechanic

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

Job ID: 19970 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Assists other Heavy Duty Mechanics when needed Required Skills and Qualifications * A minimum of 3 ...

RailWorks

Traveling Mechanic

Papillion, NE

$30 - $36/hr

Job ID: 19970 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Assists other Heavy Duty Mechanics when needed Required Skills and Qualifications * A minimum of 3 ...

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Traveling Mechanic

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

Job ID: 19970 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Assists other Heavy Duty Mechanics when needed Required Skills and Qualifications * A minimum of 3 ...

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Traveling Mechanic

Chicago, IL

$30 - $36/hr

Job ID: 19970 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Assists other Heavy Duty Mechanics when needed Required Skills and Qualifications * A minimum of 3 ...

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Traveling Mechanic

Louisville, KY · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

Job ID: 19970 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Assists other Heavy Duty Mechanics when needed Required Skills and Qualifications * A minimum of 3 ...

RailWorks

Traveling Mechanic

Carlinville, IL

$30 - $36/hr

Job ID: 19970 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Assists other Heavy Duty Mechanics when needed Required Skills and Qualifications * A minimum of 3 ...

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Traveling Mechanic

Springfield, IL · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

Job ID: 19970 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Assists other Heavy Duty Mechanics when needed Required Skills and Qualifications * A minimum of 3 ...

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Traveling Mechanic

Carlinville, IL · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

Job ID: 19970 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Assists other Heavy Duty Mechanics when needed Required Skills and Qualifications * 2nd Term ...

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Mark IV Operator

Vancouver, BC

CA$40.58/hr

Job ID: 20005 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Mechanical troubleshooting skills. * A valid Commercial Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor ...

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Mark IV Operator

Surrey, BC · On-site

CA$40.58/hr

Job ID: 20005 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Mechanical troubleshooting skills. * A valid Commercial Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor ...

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CAD Drafter

Pittsburgh, PA

$55K - $73K/yr

Job ID: 19706 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... and mechanical shop drawings for review by customers, installers, or construction managers.

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TAMPER OPERATOR

Stockton, CA · On-site

$35 - $50/hr

Job ID: 19791 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Mechanical troubleshooting skills. * A valid Commercial Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor ...

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TAMPER OPERATOR

Stockton, CA · On-site

$35 - $50/hr

Job ID: 19791 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Mechanical troubleshooting skills. ? * A valid Commercial Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor ...

RailWorks

TAMPER OPERATOR

Stockton, CA · On-site

$35 - $50/hr

Job ID: 19791 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Mechanical troubleshooting skills. ? * A valid Commercial Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor ...

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Equipment Operator

Lakeville, MN · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

Job ID: 19661 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Exposed to moving mechanical parts? * Exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and ...

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GRAPPLE TRUCK OPERATOR

Branson, MO · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Job ID: 19993 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Exposed to moving mechanical parts * Exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and ...

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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Job ID: 19984 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Exposed to moving mechanical parts * Exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and ...

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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Donaldsonville, LA · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Job ID: 19984 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives ... Exposed to moving mechanical parts * Exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and ...

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Do workers at RailWorks get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
88% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Does RailWorks pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
73% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Is the health insurance from RailWorks affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and October 2025.

Do workers at RailWorks worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
40% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do RailWorks workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.

How easy is it for RailWorks workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
80% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at RailWorks?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.

Do RailWorks managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
78% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do jobs at RailWorks spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
36% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at RailWorks?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
91% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people at RailWorks feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people at RailWorks get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
44% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Is it stressful to work at RailWorks?

Most people feel stressed out here.
82% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people at RailWorks enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
82% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people at RailWorks recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people get enough training when they start at RailWorks?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people get support to advance at RailWorks?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 70% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people think RailWorks’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
89% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do workers feel well informed about how RailWorks is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
58% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
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Traveling Mechanic

RailWorks

Des Moines, IA

$30 - $36/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 27 days ago

RailWorks rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job ID: 19970 

Benefits Offering

RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives.  We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.

Compensation

Pay Range: $30.00/hr - $36.00/hr

Position Summary

Reporting to the Equipment Manager/Shop Foreman, the Mechanic performs duties and tasks related to the preventative and corrective maintenance of specialized railway construction equipment and other related construction equipment and vehicles.  Working hours during the probation period will be straight day shift once the probation period ends the working hours will change based on business needs these positions are not for day shift only. 

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of all systems associated with work equipment (mechanical, electrical and hydraulic) 
  • Work from blueprints, service manuals and schematic drawings 
  • Conduct inspections and tests, repair or replace parts with limited resources in remote locations outdoors in all types of weather conditions 
  • Evaluate parts for reuse, repair or replacement 
  • Use of cutting torches and welder to perform various fabrication tasks, comfortable using both stick and mig welding applications   
  • Use various hand and power hand tools 
  • Operates equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist in assignments 
  • Diagnose equipment problems and take corrective action in order to minimize the impact on crew production 
  • Adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment 
  • Prepare and submit equipment maintenance records, time sheets, etc. 
  • Follows prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipment 
  • Ensures cleanliness and organization of shop, maintenance of shop tools and equipment, loading/unloading and storage of equipment, etc. 
  • Working on heavy duty equipment such as Excavators and Backhoes 
  • Assists other Heavy Duty Mechanics when needed 
Required Skills and Qualifications

  • A minimum of 3-5 years experience in the skilled mechanical repair of construction equipment. 

  • Ability to read and understand procedural instructions and manuals, keep accurate records, and meet deadlines 

  • Ability to work in shop and field environments 

  • Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work being performed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
  • Works both outdoors at construction sites and in the shop 
  • Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, lifts, bends, and moves objects up to 50 pounds. 
  • Exposed to all weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather. 
  • Exposed to loud noise. 
  • Exposed to live track/trains and high voltage. 
  • Ability to work rotating shifts 
  • Working with multiples tools  
  • Comfortable sitting for an extended period of time traveling to the job site 
Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned. 

RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual's sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

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