Railroad Track Laborer

4 weeks ago


Norfolk, Virginia, United States Norfolk Southern Full time
Job Summary

Norfolk Southern is seeking a skilled Track Laborer to join our team. As a Track Laborer, you will be responsible for performing physical labor using hand tools and equipment to construct, alter, repair, maintain, and demolish railroad tracks, associated structures, and components.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry and place track materials using hand tools such as tie tongs, rail tongs, rail forks, lining bars, shovels, and jacks.
  • Attach rail to ties using spike mauls or spike drivers.
  • Remove spikes with claw bars, spike lifters, and spike pullers.
  • Lift, position, handle, remove and install railroad crossties in and around the track structure.
  • Connect and disconnect rail using track, impact, power wrenches, or welding materials.
  • Move, clean, and tamp ballast (crushed stone-like material) with shovels, tamping picks, clay picks, lining bars, and ballast forks.
  • Raise tracks, turnouts, crossings, and rails with track or power jacks.
  • Cut associated materials with oxygen-acetylene torches, rail saws, cut off saws, and cold chisels.
  • Drill holes with gasoline, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric drill motors.
  • Work alongside heavy equipment by connecting, disconnecting, and controlling material that is being moved and by directing such movement.
  • Participate in safety meetings.
  • Wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.
Requirements
  • High School/GED
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Capable of lifting and carrying a minimum of 75 pounds.
  • Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including those that require overnight stays and those that require short notice mobilization.
  • Capable of working in inclement weather and/or conditions.
  • Capable of covering distances afoot of one quarter (1/4) to two (2) miles per day, on railroad right of way, negotiating steep grades and rough terrain, without assistance.
  • Capable of working unsupervised at times.
Skills and Abilities
  • Interact effectively as a crew member.
  • Understand and follow verbal and visual communications.
  • Understand and respond to audible and visual signals and warnings.
  • Quickly learn and perform job duties.
  • Recognize, avoid, and report potential hazards.

Norfolk Southern is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. If you are a motivated and skilled individual who is passionate about working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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