Railroad Laborer
About the job
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to pass required training, a background check, pre-employment drug screening, and random drug testing.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred; prior railroad, construction, or maintenance experience is a plus but not required.
- Must be willing and able to travel to multiple job sites, including overnight stays and short-notice mobilizations.
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
- Must be able to understand and follow verbal and visual instructions and safety signals.
- Must be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
- Must be physically able to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift up to 100 pounds, and safely perform manual labor tasks.
- Must be able to perform all essential job functions safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Carry, place, and install track materials using standard railroad maintenance tools.
- Install railroad track, embankments, special track work, road crossings, signage, and rail lubricators.
- Perform railroad track maintenance and construction activities, including changing rail and ties, building track, and adjusting switches.
- Operate hand tools such as picks, shovels, and spike mauls for extended periods.
- Operate specialized hydraulic and pneumatic railroad power tools.
- Respond to after-hours and weekend emergency callouts, including derailment response.
- Assist with re-railing train cars as needed.
- Follow company policies and federal regulations, including required personal protective equipment and safety protocols.
- Identify, report, and respond to safety hazards and jobsite conditions.
About the company
Great Basin Industrial provides integrated turnkey construction, fabrication, and maintenance services for heavy industrial markets across North America. It self-performs in-house across plate steel fabrication, API storage tank erection, structural, mechanical and piping, instrumentation and electrical, and railroad construction, giving a single point of accountability for complex projects. The company supports clients from preconstruction through startup and commissioning, often maintaining work under long-term maintenance programs. Its differentiators are a safety-focused culture, reliable execution, and long-standing relationships with asset owners and engineering firms like Kiewit, Bechtel, and Burns & McDonnell, serving mining, power and renewables, oil and gas, water, and data center sectors.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Kaysville, Utah
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- GBI completed Thacker Pass crystallizers in June 2026, proving large-project throughput.
- Its September 2026 project list spans gold, power, data centers, and brewery work.
- Five operating locations in Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Texas, and Plymouth widen bid access.
What critics are saying
- Project-heavy revenue creates severe lumpiness when large awards slip or cancel.
- Thacker Pass depends on 2027 startup and 2028 production; delays squeeze fabrication demand.
- Heavy industrial downturns at Kiewit, Bechtel, or miners would hit backlog fast.
What makes Great Basin Industrial unique
- GBI self-performs tanks, SMP, I&E, and rail, reducing subcontractor handoffs.
- Its 2006 boilermaker roots still anchor safety, quality, and systematic planning.
- Eighty-plus percent repeat customers signal execution quality and embedded client trust.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Health Savings Account