Railroad Track Laborer

Job overview

The Railroad Track Laborer role is onsite in Paducah, KY; compensation is not specified. The position supports track and right-of-way maintenance for Paducah & Louisville Railway. The laborer repairs and maintains track, equipment, structures, and right of way in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration and company rules. This work helps maintain safe, serviceable railroad infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Remove and replace track components
• correct track surface, alignment, and gauge deviations
• repair or adjust switches
• handle materials and equipment
• restore track after derailments
• manage right of way by removing vegetation
• install and repair crossings, culverts, and drainage
• weld track sections
• operate track tools and machines
• clear tracks and switch boxes of debris, ice, or snow.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

railroad track laborer

paducah ky

paducah & louisville railway

track maintenance

railroad

right of way

track repair

welding

track tools

safety

fra examinations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a valid driver's license and a commercial driver's license if required; the posting also requires passing safety and Federal Railroad Administration examinations and a high school diploma or GED.

About the employer

Paducah & Louisville Railway is hiring for this role. Industry: Line-Haul Railroads. Sector: 48.