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Trainman

New Orleans & Golf Coast
Belle Chasse, LAFull-timePosted 10/22/2026

Performs train service, switching, ground operations, interplant switching inside customer facilities, records, and railroad communications in compliance with operating rules.

Site Manager

Macon, GA locationFull-timePosted 10/8/2026

Rio Grande Pacific Industrial Rail Services seeks a safety-focused, analytical operations leader to manage daily railroad operations, improve processes, and support budgeting and business planning.

Transportation Specialist

Emmett, IDFull-timePosted 10/2/2026

In addition to General Responsibilities mandated by Rules 1.0 through 1.47 of the General Code of Operating Rules, Transportation Specialists will participate in the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movements of trains (or cars) in train, yard and switching operations, either as engineer, if certified, or as conductor/brakeman.

Signal Crewman

Austin, TXFull-timePosted 9/30/2026

The Signal Crewman supports signal technicians and field crews with the installation, maintenance, and repair of railroad signal systems. This is an entry-level, hands-on position working primarily outdoors in an active railroad environment.

CDL Driver/Operator - Maintenance of Way

Austin, TXFull-timePosted 9/30/2026

The CDL Driver/Operator supports Maintenance of Way operations by safely operating commercial vehicles and equipment used for railroad track maintenance and construction.

Welder Helper - Maintenance of Way

Austin, TXFull-timePosted 9/30/2026

The Welder Helper supports Maintenance of Way welding and track maintenance activities by assisting welders with rail repairs, material preparation, equipment, and general field labor.

RWIC/Flagger

Austin, TXFull-timePosted 9/30/2026

The RWIC/Flagger provides on-track safety and roadway worker protection for Maintenance of Way crews and other personnel working on or near active railroad tracks.

Tamper/Regulator Operator

Austin, TXFull-timePosted 9/30/2026

The Tamper/Regulator Operator supports Maintenance of Way operations by safely operating specialized on-track equipment used to tamp, surface, align, level, and maintain railroad track.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Austin, TXFull-timePosted 9/30/2026

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs vehicles and equipment used in railroad Maintenance of Way operations, including specialized on-track and heavy construction equipment.

Scrubber Helper

Austin, TXFull-timePosted 9/30/2026

The Scrubber Helper supports Maintenance of Way operations by assisting with rail scrubbing activities, equipment preparation, maintenance, and general track-related field work.

MOW Employee- CDL Required

Rio Grande Pacific Transit Group
Lewisville, TXFull-timePosted 8/5/2026

Performs right-of-way, station, track, and structure inspection, upkeep, repair, and maintenance activities. Also operates vehicles with a Class A CDL requirement, must be able to operate a manual transmission vehicle.

Conductor / Engineer

Industrial Rail Services
Texarkana, TXFull-timePosted 6/29/2026

Supports safe industrial rail switching, train handling, ground operations, records, and customer coordination.

Train Service Employee

Nebraska Central Railroad Company
Columbus, NEFull-timePosted 6/19/2026

Performs train service, switching, ground operations, records, and railroad communications in compliance with operating rules.

Maintenance of Way Employee

Nebraska Central Railroad Company
Columbus, NEFull-timePosted 6/19/2026

Maintains track infrastructure, railroad properties, facilities, and equipment within the assigned geographic area.

Track Laborer

Rio Grande Pacific Transit Group
Lewisville, TXFull-timePosted 6/19/2026

Performs right-of-way, station, track, and structure inspection, upkeep, repair, and maintenance activities.

Locomotive Mechanic

Nebraska Central Railroad Company
Grand Island, NEFull-timePosted 6/19/2026

Maintains, diagnoses, and repairs locomotives to support safe, reliable, and FRA-compliant operations.

Maintenance of Way Employee

New Orleans & Gulf Coast Railway
Belle Chasse, LAFull-timePosted 6/19/2026

Maintains track infrastructure, railroad properties, facilities, and equipment within the assigned geographic area.

Railcar Mechanic

New Orleans & Gulf Coast Railway
Belle Chasse, LAFull-timePosted 6/19/2026

Inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains railcars in compliance with FRA specifications and operating needs.

DMU Conductor

Rio Grande Pacific Transit Group
Lewisville, TXFull-timePosted 6/19/2026

Provides passenger train conductor service while supporting safety, customer assistance, announcements, reporting, and compliance.

Conductor / Welder

Industrial Rail Services
Macon, GAFull-timePosted 6/19/2026

Combines conductor, mechanical, welding, and rail yard responsibilities to support industrial rail operations.

Conductor / Engineer

Industrial Rail Services
Pensacola, FLFull-timePosted 6/19/2026

Supports safe industrial rail switching, train handling, ground operations, records, and customer coordination.

Roadmaster

Nebraska Central Railroad Company
Columbus, NEFull-timePosted 6/19/2026

Supervises track and structure maintenance programs, capital projects, crews, safety compliance, and budgets.

Railroad Systems Maintainer

Rio Grande Pacific Technology
Lewisville, TXFull-timePosted 6/18/2026

Maintains, inspects, tests, and troubleshoots railroad signal, grade crossing, switch, electric lock, and E-ATC systems.

Signaling Engineer

Rio Grande Pacific Technology
Louisville, KYFull-timePosted 6/18/2026