Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters jobs in Alabama

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters supervises and coordinates activities of switch-engine crew engaged in switching railroad cars within yard of railroad, industrial plant, or similar location to facilitate loading and unloading of trains. Required to complete specific trade school courses and possess necessary certifications. Being a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters is familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Works under general supervision. Additionally, Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Railroad Laborer (Trackman)
  • American Track
  • Anniston, AL FULL_TIME
  • Description

    Build your career with an innovative and sustainable railroad maintenance and construction team at American Track! Our company is rapidly growing, and we have plenty of opportunities available for accelerated advancement. Are you new to the industry? No worries. We provide position-specific training for all field and office work. We believe that having happy and healthy employees is key to our success, and we offer a wide range of competitive benefits to help our team manage their physical and financial wellness. If you're looking to grow in a hands-on and collaborative environment with one of the most experienced companies in the industry, we'd love to hear from you. Start your adventure building America’s infrastructure today!

    The Railroad Trackman works as a crew member to maintain, repair, and replace rails, ties, switches, and ballast while using hand tools and operating heavy equipment. The position starts as a Trackman, with an opportunity to qualify as a Machine Operator once the necessary skills have been mastered. The Trackman reports to work daily at 6 a.m. in Mulberry, FL and must be available to work full-time (40 hrs/week) subject to overtime, on-call (24/7), alternating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays. There are no relocation benefits available.

    What You'll Do:

    • Carry and place track materials using tools such as tie tongs, rail tongs rail forks, lining bars, shovels, and jacks
    • Install railroad tracks and embankments including special track work, road crossing signage, and rail lubricator
    • Repair, install, and replace signs on railroad crossings
    • Align and slide track tie plates and cut rails to specified lengths
    • Perform handle drilling activities for insertion of bolts or joints
    • Align and gauge deviations in track surfaces in order to ensure train safety
    • Remove brush and other vegetation from between rails
    • Perform lubrication activities on joints, angle bars, and switches
    • Complete authorized repairs and document outcomes of all repair activities
    • Lay and fix foundations for tracks, replace worn out or rough rail ends, rebuild roadbeds, and lay new rail sections
    • Operate picks, shovels, bulldozers, and spike mauls for long periods of time (sometimes all day), as well as specialized hydraulic railroad power tools
    • Attend callouts to repair damage done to tracks in the event of a derailment
    • Right derailed rolling stock and assist in lubricating wheel bearings
    • Follow company and federal rules, policies, and procedures – wear required safety equipment, respond to and act on safety concerns

    Why You'll Love Working for Us:

    • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
    • PTO and Holidays
    • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Short Term Disability Insurance
    • 401K

    Requirements

    What We Need from You:

    • Must be 18 years of age or older
    • Must pass all required assessments/trainings and be willing to submit to a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and random drug tests
    • High School diploma (or equivalent) and previous experience in the railroad or other heavy construction or maintenance industry is preferred, but not required
    • Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including those that require overnight stay and short notice mobilization, and work in all weather conditions (extreme hot, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.)
    • Understand and follow verbal/visual communications; respond to audible and visual signals and warnings; recognize, avoid, and report potential hazards
    • Interact effectively as a team member and be capable of working unsupervised at times
    • Physical ability to stand; walk; sit; use hands; talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; ability to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.


  • 13 Days Ago

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Railroad Track Laborer (Trackman)
  • American Track
  • Anniston, AL FULL_TIME
  • Railroad Trackman Build your career with an innovative and sustainable railroad maintenance and construction team! Our company is rapidly growing, and we have plenty of opportunities available for acc...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Railroad Construction Foreman
  • American Track
  • Anniston, AL FULL_TIME
  • Railroad Construction Foreman Build your career with an innovative and sustainable railroad maintenance and construction team! Our company is rapidly growing, and we have plenty of opportunities avail...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Laborer Operator
  • A&K Railroad Materials Inc
  • Dolomite, AL FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Job Description Description : Company Summary : Company Summary : A&K Railroad Materials is a leading supplier of new and used railroad track materials. A&K has sales offices and a net...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Conductor
  • Genesee and Wyoming Railroad
  • Magnolia, AL FULL_TIME
  • SUMMARY : The person in this position operates track switches, couples and uncouples cars, and performs other duties associated with the movement of trains, cars, and engines in rail yards and on the ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Train Crew Member - Childersburg, AL
  • R.J. Corman Railroad Group
  • Childersburg, AL FULL_TIME
  • Looking for a full-time position with potential advancement opportunities in a booming industry? If you enjoy working outside, this is the career for you! Consider joining our team at R.J. Corman Rail...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Assistant Conductor
  • karier.co
  • Des Moines, IA
  • **Assistant Conductor** NJ Transit - Newark, NJ Job details Job Type Full-time Full Job Description **Forbes List of Ame...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Train Crew - La Grande, OR
  • Union Pacific Railroad Company
  • La Grande, OR
  • Reference Number: 801 Department: Transportation Closing Date: Apply early as this job may be filled at any time. Most c...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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**$5,000 SIGNING BONUS** Train Conductor - Ottumwa, IA (Class Date: March 2022)
  • Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
  • * Req ID: 89340 * Department: Operations Southern Division * Job Type: Full-Time * Position Type: Union * Location: Ottu...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Train Conductor - Noyes, MN
  • Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
  • ** Train Conductor - Noyes, MN** * Req ID: 81344 * Department: Operations Southern Division * Job Type: Full-Time * Posi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Train Conductor - St. Paul, MN
  • Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
  • **Conductor Training Class - No Experience Required!** Canadian Pacific (CP) is currently hiring Conductor Trainees for ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Conductor
  • Acp Advisornet
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • CompanyIndiana & Ohio Railway Company (IORY) Industry Operations & Logistics Location Cincinnati , OH SUMMARY: The perso...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Railway Conductor
  • J.D. Irving, Limited
  • ** Railway Conductor** **** New **Maine Northern Railway** is currently seeking applications for a **Railway Conductor**...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Conductor
  • Herzog Contracting Corp.
  • location TransitAmerica Services, Inc./Alternate Concepts Inc. a Joint Venture (TASI/ACI) is currently seeking **a Condu...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Alabama (/ˌæləˈbæmə/) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area and the 24th-most populous of the U.S. states. With a total of 1,500 miles (2,400 km) of inland waterways, Alabama has among the most of any state. Alabama is nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, after the state bird. Alabama is also known as the "Heart of Dixie" and the "Cotton State". The state tree is the longleaf pine, and the state flower is...
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