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Frontier Railroad Services

Builds and maintains railroad tracks and infrastructure

Operator 3 - Multiple Teams

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Lost Creek, KY, USA
In PersonSubstantial weekly travel to project locations across operating states; extensive travel required.
Building Trades

About the job

Requirements
  • Must have documented experience operating railroad construction equipment.
  • Must possess a current Class A commercial driver's license and Department of Transportation medical card.
  • Must pass a drug screen and background check.
  • Must pass a practical skills assessment on machine operation.
  • Must be able to travel extensively, including frequent travel to and from project locations.
  • Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds, operate heavy equipment, and navigate confined spaces if necessary.
  • Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the project site and perform duties safely.
  • Must have basic mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot simple mechanical failures.
  • Must follow Department of Transportation regulations, permits, and driving regulations.
Responsibilities
  • Operate railroad construction equipment, including spike pullers, front-end loaders, tie-cranes, switch tampers, junior tampers, rail heaters, and plugging machines in a railroad construction environment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on heavy or specialized equipment.
  • Demonstrate experienced operation and well-developed equipment knowledge.
  • Assist with supervision of a small crew as necessary.
  • Maintain proper equipment appearance and cleanliness.
  • Perform labor duties as needed.
  • Communicate with the supervisor throughout the job process.
  • Ensure working conditions are safe and use proper personal protective equipment as required.
  • Safely drive and operate vehicles while following Department of Transportation regulations.

About the company

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Frontier Railroad Services

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Frontier Railroad Services builds, repairs and maintains railway tracks and related infrastructure for railroad and industrial customers. Its crews construct track and turnouts, replace rails and ties, improve crossings, and carry out inspections and rehabilitation work. The company combines construction equipment and field labor with project planning, material procurement, scheduling and quality checks to coordinate activity along rail corridors. It earns revenue from construction, maintenance and rehabilitation contracts that help customers keep rail infrastructure in service. Founded in 2014, Frontier Railroad Services is headquartered in New Stanton, Pennsylvania.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New Stanton, PA

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • Frontier's New Stanton Field Engineer position, offered full-time, includes guidance from estimators, engineers and senior leadership.
  • Company-paid protection covers group life and short/long-term disability for Frontier's full-time New Stanton Accounts Payable Specialist.
  • Lexington's full-time Frontier Laborer III starts at $20/hour, rising to $22/hour after six months.

What critics are saying

  • At Frontier, the full-time Field Engineer based in New Stanton travels up to 50%, with overnight stays as needed.
  • Weekly travel and lifting above 70 pounds accompany the full-time Laborer III role in Lexington at Frontier.
  • FLSA-exempt classification applies to Frontier's payables role based in New Stanton, a full-time position.

What makes Frontier Railroad Services unique

  • Welding methods have distinct delivery: Frontier's crews perform thermite welding, while flash welding is subcontracted.
  • Structures sit beside track work: Frontier performs bridge rehabilitation and track inspections through its own teams.
  • Specialists fill defined scopes: Frontier subcontracts engineering, signaling, excavation and disposal of ties and scrap rail.

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