# Track Laborer (Alaska Railroad) — Alaska Railroad Corporation · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [Trades & labor jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/trades) # Track Laborer (Alaska Railroad) Alaska Railroad Corporation - **Location** — Railbelt, AK - **Salary** — $29.09 Hourly (Range ARW04/05) - **Type** — Seasonal - **Open to** — All Applicants - **Bargaining unit** — RR - Alaska Railroad Workers - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-09-09 - **Closes** — 2026-09-24 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description Note: This is an FRA-covered position. FRA-covered employees are those employees who have been assigned to perform regulated services as roadway workers and are therefore subject to the random pool for monthly drug and alcohol testing. PURPOSE OF POSITION: Build, maintain, and repair railroad track while working as a member of a crew or gang under the direction of a foreman, leader, or supervisor. Duties and Responsibilities: ¨ Removes snow, mud, ice and rock on rail bed, in tunnels, and culverts caused by slides, washouts, and other climatic conditions using picks and shovels. ¨ Uses hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment for installing and adjusting rail, ties, culverts, switches, and other track components, maintaining existing track to meet safety standards. ¨ Levels rail by shimming or tamping sand, gravel, crushed rock, or other ballast material under low ties, using hand tamps or power tools. ¨ Cuts brush and cleans drainage ditches along track right-of-way. ¨ May be required to drive company vehicles, i.e., pickup truck. Factor 1 – Knowledge High school diploma or GED is required. Must be able to work safely with heavy tools and equipment. Must be able to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions in English. Factor 2 - Responsibilities Works under the direct supervision of a foreman or leader and performs duties as directed. Duties are performed in accordance with ARRC Safety Manual, On-Track Safety Roadway Worker Protection Manual, and ARRC Maintenance Operating Manual. Work is checked in progress and upon completion. Note: Following all applicable rules and working safely is a mandatory condition of employment. Factor 3 - Physical Effort Must be able to walk 3 to 8 miles a day in all weather conditions. Must be able to climb onto and off of rail cars. Must be able to safely utilize hand tools including, but not limited to, sledge hammers, spike mauls, shovels, and picks. Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds. Exerts heavy physical effort including lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, carrying, climbing, twisting/turning and positioning track ties and other extremely heavy objects. Requires extended periods of standing, sitting, and walking on uneven terrain. Factor 4 - Work Environment Employee works outside in seasonal temperatures and weather extremes. Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including eyewear, hearing protection, gloves, hard hats, safety toed boots, and other PPE as required and provided. The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) does not furnish rain gear or other outerwear, or general clothing. Employees are subject to extensive travel. Most of the job locations are far enough away that daily commuting from home is not an option. The ARRC does not furnish transportation or lodging at most locations. Jobs in the Maintenance Department are put up for bid and the most senior bidder is awarded the job. Note: Applicants should consider the long-term effects of this type of lifestyle on their personal life. Minimum Qualifications Required : -High school diploma or GED (Significant related work experience may substitute for the education requirement.) -Six (6) months of heavy manual labor experience is preferred (i.e., construction work, warehouse work). -Must have a valid driver’s license. To be considered a valid driver's license, an employee must maintain a continuous three-year period free of any Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Operating Under the Influence (OUI) convictions. Preferred : -A solid work history is a plus. Additional Required Information Please include any REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS in your APPLICANT PROFILE and/or RESUME . If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Your application will be closely reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. IF you are selected for an interview, then you MUST be able to submit a copy of a current driving record that reflects the past three (3) years of driving history . The State of Alaska DMV Driving Records are available online: https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/ onlinedrivingrecords Contact Information Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department E-Mail: arjobinfo@akrr.com Phone: 907-265-2438 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500 Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK Fax Number: (907) 265-2542 Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov . 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