Regularly push/pull a force up to 25 pounds for up to eight minutes continuously.
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.
Regularly ascend/descend a step with a height of 28 inches from the floor.
Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time.
Regularly ascend and descend a 10 step ladder with up to 25 pounds. Frequently climb on/off equipment.
Installs and repairs railroad track and embankments including special track work, road crossings, signage, and rail lubricators using hand and power tools and a wide variety of sizes and types of track machines including spike pullers, spike drivers, tie adze, hydraulic rail jacks, power wrenches, tie boring machines, rail drills, rail grinders, rail saws and highway trucks equipped with rail guide wheels, hydraulic booms, and lift gates to remove and replace ties, rails, fasteners (cut or screw spikes, anti-creepers, bolts, elastic clips, insulators, rail seat pads, and conventional and insulated rail joints), special track work components, crushed rock ballast, crossing surfaces, paving, subgrade material, vegetation, signs, and structures.
May work under the direction of a Railroad Track Repair Leader or Railroad Track Welder and may direct the work of Railroad Track Repairer Helpers.
Regularly grasp/squeeze equipment or tools with a force up to 40 pounds.
Drive and perform operator-level maintenance of several types of rail mounted heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic cranes including dump trucks.
Requirements
class a
dot medical
railroad experience
high school
english
teamwork
Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position
This position requires you to pass and maintain a DOT medical evaluation to drive a Herzog commercial vehicle.
Knowledge of safe and efficient manipulation of equipment and tools to perform construction and maintenance tasks.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position
Regularly kneel, bend, squat for extended periods of time.
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet).
Ability to complete work under time pressures and to maintain composure under the stress of emergency situations.
Must be fluent in the English language.
Knowledge of safe and proper procedures for operating this equipment.
Must have a Class A CDL.
Able to walk on uneven surfaces up to 1 mile.
Regularly carry weight up to 16 pounds for a distance of up to 100 feet.
Available to work a 40 hour work week subject to overtime, on call and alternate shifts that may include weeknights, weekends and holidays.
Experience in railroad track construction and/or maintenance using various machines for railroad construction or maintenance work in an operating railroad environment is preferred.
Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear, and understand) the English language.
Regularly lift up to 50 pounds of weight, up to an end height of 48 inches for a distance of up to 10 feet.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
Pass pre-employment DOT physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Must be available to work varied schedules depending on the workload.
Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.
Must work well with others.
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Regularly lift up to 75 pounds of weight, up to an end height of 36 inches for a distance of up to 10 feet.
Benefits
Herzog offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.
Company provides required Personal Protective Equipment including a Safety Boots Allowance Program.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
pre‑employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
pre‑employment dot physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen.
Company
Overview
Founded 1969
Year Established
The company was founded in 1969 as an asphalt paving firm.
$800M Revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates approximately $800 million in annual revenue.
13 Transit Networks
Operations Served
The company manages passenger rail operations and maintenance across 13 transit networks in the U.S. and Canada.
Evolved into a rail and heavy/highway powerhouse.
Headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, the family-led business expanded across North America over five decades.
Operates six distinct divisions—from contracting and transit to technologies and environmental services—under one umbrella.
Builds major infrastructure: highways, airports, bridges, light‑rail, streetcar and commuter rail systems.
Designs and maintains its own rail equipment and software, handling everything from PTC systems to ultrasonic testing.
Innovates through in‑house R&D, patenting equipment and tech that improve safety, quality and efficiency.
Notably employee‑owned and family‑run, Herzog maintains deep roots and continuity in leadership.
From TEXRail in Texas to Caltrain in California, its projects connect communities and drive mobility.
Culture + Values
Safety first, always
Integrity in everything we do
Commitment to excellence
Collaboration and teamwork
Continuous improvement
Environment + Sustainability
2050 Net Zero
Net Zero Target
The company aims to achieve net zero emissions by the year 2050, demonstrating a long-term commitment to climate action and sustainability.
Committed to reducing its environmental impact through innovative technologies and sustainable practices.
Investment in renewable energy and clean technologies to reduce carbon footprint.
Implementation of energy-efficient construction methods.
Tracking and measuring greenhouse gas emissions across operations.
Inclusion & Diversity
Focus on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Ongoing diversity training programs.
Efforts to recruit and retain a diverse team across various levels of the organization.