Track Laborer

Job Listing ID: 4323314 Job Title: Track Laborer

Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Albany

Date Posted: 08/05/2025Hours Worked Per Week: Not Provided

Shift: Not Provided

Duration of Job: Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months

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Job Summary:

Description

SUMMARY:

The person in this position works as a crew member to maintain, repair, and replace rails, ties, switches, and ballast. This position uses hand tools and operates heavy equipment. The position starts as a track maintainer, with an opportunity to qualify as a machine operator.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Repair and rebuild railroad track using hydraulic or hand tools

Remove and replace ties and rails; pull and drive spikes; shovel rock ballast; load and unload equipment and material

Use various types of tools and equipment, including tampers, regulators, backhoes, torches, hammers, jacks, and other mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools

Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot problems on equipment

Complete written forms and reports, including FRA reports, as required

Be familiar with federal and state regulations as they relate to the railroad industry

Ability to update rules and manuals to assure continuous compliance with all federal regulations

Adhere to and promote safe work practices as determined by the railroad

Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Ability to complete written forms and reports, including FRA reports, as required

Working knowledge of and familiarity with equipment such as tampers, regulators, torches, hammers, jacks, and other mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools

Ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot problems on equipment

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and federal and state regulation

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience with heavy hand tools, and previous work in an outside environment preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience a plus

Valid driver's license required

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a plus

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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Job Classification: Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators

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Compensation

Salary: Not Provided

Job Requirements

Experience Required: See Job Summary

Education Required: NoneMinimum Age: N/A

Gender: N/A