A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
Full-Time | Travel Position Turn Your Hands-On Experience into a Railroad Career Road & Rail Services is hiring Track Maintenance Workers to join a traveling crew based out of Frankfort, Kentucky. This position supports railroad construction, repair, and maintenance projects throughout the United States. If you have experience in construction, warehouse operations, landscaping, agriculture, equipment operation, manufacturing, or general labor, your skills may transfer well to this opportunity. Previous railroad experience is not required. We provide hands-on training for dependable candidates who are comfortable working outdoors, traveling regularly, and learning how to safely maintain railroad tracks. This is not a warehouse position or a local, home-daily job. Work is performed outdoors at active railroad locations, and employees should expect to spend extended periods away from home. What You'll Do As a Track Maintenance Worker, you will help maintain and repair railroad tracks at project locations across the country.
Your responsibilities may include:
Removing and replacing railroad ties Repairing, installing, and aligning sections of track Using hand tools, power tools, and specialized railroad equipment Assisting with the operation of backhoes, loaders, tampers, and other machinery Installing and repairing railroad crossings Clearing brush, vegetation, and debris from work areas Loading, unloading, and organizing materials and equipment Inspecting tools and equipment before use Supporting crew members with general railroad construction and maintenance Following company, customer, and Federal Railroad Administration safety requirements Keeping job sites clean, organized, and free of avoidable hazards Completing projects safely and efficiently as part of a traveling crew What We're Looking For Candidates should have: Experience in construction, warehouse, landscaping, farming, manufacturing, equipment operation, or another physically demanding field A valid state-issued driver's license The ability and willingness to travel nationwide Comfort working outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and other changing weather conditions The ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, walk, and work on uneven surfaces Mechanical aptitude and comfort using tools Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic The ability to follow written and verbal safety instructions A positive, team-oriented attitude A willingness to learn railroad maintenance procedures Travel and Work Environment This is a travel-intensive position, with travel expected to be close to 100%. Employees will regularly stay away from home while assigned to projects in different states. The work is physically demanding and takes place outdoors near active railroad tracks and heavy equipment. Candidates seeking local-only or warehouse-only work should carefully consider the travel requirements before applying. Benefits Road & Rail Services offers eligible full-time employees: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company matching Paid holidays and vacation Annual steel-toe boot allowance Company-provided personal protective equipment Hands-on railroad training and skill development Opportunities to advance into equipment operator and leadership positions A veteran-friendly workplace A promote-from-within culture If you are ready to travel, work outdoors, and build specialized skills in an essential industry, apply today to join Road & Rail Services as a Track Maintenance Worker. Road & Rail Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
