Construction Laborer

RailWorks is seeking a skilled Construction Laborer to join our team. As a Construction Laborer, you will play a critical role in building, repairing, and maintaining railroad tracks. This is a challenging and rewarding position that requires physical labor, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.

• Clean and prepare construction work sites to eliminate hazards
• Attach rail, remove spikes, lift and handle railroad crossties
• Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications
• Position, join, align, and seal structural components
• Measure, mark, and record openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials
• Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• 0-2 years of relevant construction experience
• Willing to work various shift schedules, including nights and weekends
• Ability to travel to various project and work sites as needed
• Experience with machines and tools used in construction, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules, policies, procedures and regulations
• Ability to work as a team to carry out assigned tasks

• Works outdoors at railroad construction sites in all weather conditions, including very hot and cold weather
• Capable of walking long distances on uneven or rough terrain
• Lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries heavy objects, machinery and tools up to 50 pounds
• Performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as standing, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending and handling of materials, equipment and tools
• May be exposed to loud noise, live track/trains and high voltage

RailWorks is North America's leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance. RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success.

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 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.