Home Base: Frankfort, Kentucky
Travel Requirement: Nationwide travel-approximately 100%
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time | Travel Position
Road & Rail Services is hiring Track Maintenance Workers to join a traveling crew based out of Frankfort, Kentucky. This position supports railroad construction, repair, and maintenance projects throughout the United States.
If you have experience in construction, warehouse operations, landscaping, agriculture, equipment operation, manufacturing, or general labor, your skills may transfer well to this opportunity. Previous railroad experience is not required. We provide hands-on training for dependable candidates who are comfortable working outdoors, traveling regularly, and learning how to safely maintain railroad tracks.
This is not a warehouse position or a local, home-daily job. Work is performed outdoors at active railroad locations, and employees should expect to spend extended periods away from home.
As a Track Maintenance Worker, you will help maintain and repair railroad tracks at project locations across the country. Your responsibilities may include:
Removing and replacing railroad ties
Repairing, installing, and aligning sections of track
Using hand tools, power tools, and specialized railroad equipment
Assisting with the operation of backhoes, loaders, tampers, and other machinery
Installing and repairing railroad crossings
Clearing brush, vegetation, and debris from work areas
Loading, unloading, and organizing materials and equipment
Inspecting tools and equipment before use
Supporting crew members with general railroad construction and maintenance
Following company, customer, and Federal Railroad Administration safety requirements
Keeping job sites clean, organized, and free of avoidable hazards
Completing projects safely and efficiently as part of a traveling crew
Candidates should have:
Experience in construction, warehouse, landscaping, farming, manufacturing, equipment operation, or another physically demanding field
A valid state-issued driver's license
The ability and willingness to travel nationwide
Comfort working outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and other changing weather conditions
The ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, walk, and work on uneven surfaces
Mechanical aptitude and comfort using tools
Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
The ability to follow written and verbal safety instructions
A positive, team-oriented attitude
A willingness to learn railroad maintenance procedures
This is a travel-intensive position, with travel expected to be close to 100%. Employees will regularly stay away from home while assigned to projects in different states. The work is physically demanding and takes place outdoors near active railroad tracks and heavy equipment.
Candidates seeking local-only or warehouse-only work should carefully consider the travel requirements before applying.
Road & Rail Services offers eligible full-time employees:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Paid holidays and vacation
Annual steel-toe boot allowance
Company-provided personal protective equipment
Hands-on railroad training and skill development
Opportunities to advance into equipment operator and leadership positions
A veteran-friendly workplace
A promote-from-within culture
If you are ready to travel, work outdoors, and build specialized skills in an essential industry, apply today to join Road & Rail Services as a Track Maintenance Worker.
Road & Rail Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Road & Rail Services is a recognized industry leader and a top-tier provider of rail related services to railroads, to rail shippers, and to railcar owners. With a reputation for excellence, the Company provides service solutions with competencies in train operations (railcar switching and shortline operations), in maintenance operations (rolling stock, infrastructure, and track assets), and product handling. Road & Rail Services has operations in 18 states and has a significant impact on the North American rail network, as recognized by numerous industry awards. The Company enhances operating velocity and asset condition within the automotive, aggregate, coal / utility, intermodal, paper, and steel / metals industries.
