Burner - Mobile Rail Crew
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Transportation
Railroad
Job Purpose
As a Burner for the Progress Rail Mobile Rail Take Up Division, your primary job purpose is to support our team in the torch cutting operation. You will travel to a variety of locations across the continental United States, working on Class 1 Railroad rail lines torch cutting scrap railroad steel.
Req11493
LocationAlbertville, Alabama
Key Job Elements- The successful candidate will work primarily over the road and assist with daily rail cutting functions.
- Capable of performing job duties in a safe and professional manner.
- Must be able to quickly learn how to use a cutting torch to cut sections of railroad track.
- Must be able to be away from home for 27 days on work schedule and then have 9 days scheduled off.
- Must be able to perform physical work of lifting up to 50 lbs periodically.
- Must be able to work in various weather conditions and perform duties outside along railroad tracks.
- Entry Level.
- No training required.
- We ask applicants are ambitious to learn.
- Must be able to travel and be away from home for 27 days at a time.
- Must be able to operate a cutting torch (or be able to quickly learn).
- Must be able to pass a post-offer drug testing program and will be subject to random drug testing.
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.
- Competitive Salary
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
- Group Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with employee and employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Incentive Bonus Plan
- Site Specific Relocation Programs
- Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Job CategoryProduction - Hourly
PRS Facility LocationRail Take-Up - 078
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