Job Description
Track Maintenance (Laborer, Truck Driver)- Los Angeles Junction Railway BNSF Railway - 3.1 Los Angeles, CA Job Details Full-time $36.76 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Paid training On-the-job training Qualifications Outdoor work English Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence High school diploma or GED Driver's License Safety equipment
Full Job Description Job Location:
Los Angeles Other Potential Locations:
Los Angeles, CA Anticipated Start Date:
06/27/2026 Number of Positions:
1 Salary Range:
Entry rate of pay is approximately $36.76/hr. Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Track maintenance - construct, inspect, repair track, and other railroad property/facilities; 2) Equipment operation and maintenance; 3) Crew and equipment transportation to/from jobsite; 4) Travel/work in assigned geographic area. SAFETY:
Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies and procedures - wear required safety equipment, respond to and act on safety concerns. TRACK/TRACKBED MAINTENANCE REPAIR AND INSTALLATION
Repair and rebuild track. Use power and non-power tools. Lift/carry track material, cut brush, trees and vegetation, and clear litter and cargo spillage. Pull spikes from ties, drill holes in rail to insert bolts, and fit bolts. Remove/replace ballast. Operate large non-power tools:
shovels, picks, axes, cutters, sledgehammers; electric, pneumatic, hydraulic tools: drills, impact wrenches, jacks, power saws, grinders. OPERATE EQUIPMENT
Cut rail, manually compress ballast, remove/install ties; lift, roll, adjust rails; and lift/carry track material with assistance. TRUCK DRIVER AND MAINTENANCE
Operate 26K+ lb trucks. Ensure proper truck and equipment maintenance; submit required paperwork for truck repairs or welding equipment. The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general categories do not necessarily constitute an exhaustive list of duties of the position. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
18 years of age or older HS diploma or GED LAJ is a drug-free company; employees are subject to random drug tests Willing to submit to a background review Available to work in geographic area indicated Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions Available to work full-time (40 hrs/wk) subject to overtime, on-call (24/7), alternating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays Available to travel to job sites around the designated seniority region and remain on site for extended periods, sometimes days or weeks at a time Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs frequently Possess a valid state-issued driver's license Able to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow; hear, and with training, distinguish auditory signals Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling Able to perform work on uneven surfaces; frequently climb on/off equipment Able to work in conditions with loud noise and fumes; work on/around heavy/moving machinery; bend, walk, stand, sit for extended periods of time; and use hand tools Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment Training:
Company-paid on-the-job training, including preparation, equipment and expenses to obtain CDL. Relocation:
Assistance not available. Work Conditions:
Extreme all-weather conditions; uneven surfaces; safety sensitive work environment. Probationary Period:
60 days. Seniority District Transfers:
Per union agreement, seniority-based, Director approval required. Travel:
Frequent, over large geographic region. Shifts/Hours:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk) subject to on-call, overtime, alternating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays. Union:
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees. Dues:
Per union agreement, membership and dues required. BENEFITS
LAJ Employees receive a competitive benefit package. All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. LAJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS
Criminal history Last 7 years of driving history Last 5 years of employment history to include military service Social Security number Education MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS
Medical evaluation Drug Screen Other elements as needed DRUG TEST ELEMENTS
LAJ is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping LAJ safe and drug free. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires LAJ employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC
is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available at http://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic. BENEFITS
LAJ Employees receive a competitive benefit package. All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS
Criminal history Last 7 years of driving history Last 5 years of employment history to include military service Social Security number Education MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS
Medical evaluation Drug Screen Other elements as needed DRUG TEST ELEMENTS
LAJ is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping LAJ safe and drug free. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC
is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic. LAJ Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. F:
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