Track Laborer - PNR

Posted Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM

The Track Laborer installs and repairs railroad track on a specified territory of railroad. Safely operates spike pullers and spike drivers: removes old spikes, drives new spikes, and performs related maintenance to railroad track that meet department and company goals, and comply with Federal Railroad Association (FRA) rules and regulations.

The Track Laborer demonstrates and adheres to the company values of: safety, honesty, ownership, respect and teamwork to ensure successful partnerships with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAX’s continued success.

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operation and the FRA
• Work safely in a construction/field environment following the safety rules and carrying out the work in a manner that promotes a safe work environment
• Operate spike pullers, spike drivers to perform construction and maintenance tasks associated with railroad tracks
• Raise rail using track jack to facilitate removal and installation of railroad ties
• Drill holes with power drill through rails for bolt insertion
• Operate track-wrench machine to tighten and/or loosen bolts at rail joints
• Operate rail saw to cut rails into specified lengths
• Drive company vehicles
• Perform CDL work to meet qualifications of the FMCSA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Subpart B:
  Qualification and Disqualification of Drivers and other regulations as applicable, including but not limited to, Part § 391.11

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Wear required protective equipment such as: hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots or safety glasses
• Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime and various shift work
• Maintain DOT qualifications
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

• None

• 18 years of age or older
• Operate hand tools, including: wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, measuring tapes etc.
• Operate power tools and hydraulic equipment, including: portable grinders, rail saws, spike pullers, track wrench machines, power drills, track jack
• Apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or verbal instructions
• Read and follow safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, test materials, drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals, gauges and dials on precision measuring tools
• Perform basic shop math concepts to calculate figures and amounts such as: area, circumference, length, distance, and volume
• Write legibly to complete routine reports, and complete required testing
• Familiar with and adhere to track Safety Standards in work completion
• Pass written examinations on the safe operations of trains and maintenance of way standards
• Familiar with Roadway Workers’ Protection (RWP)
• Effectively communicate with all level of employees and business associates in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills resulting in effective resolution
• Professional integrity and accountability
• Work in fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Valid State Driver’s License – pass DOT medical certification and Drivers Qualification File, pass DOT Drug & Alcohol testing

• Previous experience in Rail Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics, Manufacturing and/or Oil & Gas industries
• High School Diploma/GED

• Class A CDL

• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather including: snow, rain, heat, and sub‑freezing temps

• Daily travel as business requires during scheduled work hours

Strength

Occ

Freq

Cons

Weight/ Force

Side

Height From

Height To

Lifting - "136-pound Plate"

X

18.9 lb

Two Hands

0 in

40 in

Lifting - Lining Bar

X

26 lb

Two Hands

0 in

40 in

Lifting - Claw Bar

X

30.7 lb

Two Hands

0 in

60 in

Lifting - Impact Wrench

X

31 lb

Two Hands

0 in

40 in

X

44.3 lb

Two Hands

0 in

40 in

Lifting - Track Jack

X

48.5 lb

Two Hands

0 in

40 in

X

53.8 lb

Two Hands

0 in

40 in

Lifting -…