laborer

construction laborer

truck driver

foreman

equipment operator

RailWorks Corporation

What is the best part of working at the company?
There wasn't any. Co-workers so miserable their main goal was to ruin other people's day. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
My experience in this department was challenging due to ongoing issues with professionalism and workplace conduct. The assistant controller frequently engaged in behavior that created unnecessary conflict and tension among staff. Multiple concerns were reported about her interactions with employees, but no corrective action was taken.

Leadership, including the Controller and VP, consistently defended her despite repeated complaints and despite her speaking negatively about them to others. There was also an instance where leadership appeared to work together to remove an employee who had reported concerns to HR. This reinforced the impression that HR’s priority was protecting the company rather than addressing employee issues.

Several former employees have shared similar experiences, describing the environment as toxic and expressing relief after leaving. The high turnover in this role reflects the ongoing problems within the department.

Additionally, although the Controller expressed positive feedback about me when I left, she later gave contradictory comments during a reference check. This inconsistency was disappointing but ultimately did not affect my career.

The workplace culture is heavily influenced by internal relationships and family connections, which can make it difficult for employees to feel supported or treated fairly. I am grateful to have moved on from this environment.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
EXTREMELY TOXIC. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!

•	Purchase material and equipment for jobs and inventory
•	Return material and equipment for vendor for credit
•	Responsible for rental equipment used by mechanical division
•	Material pricing
•	Assistant Project Management 
•	Research uncommon material with vendors and/or using internet
•	Negotiate pricing with vendors
•	Approve vendor invoices for payment
•	Heavy daily contact with vendor, client, general contractor and field personnel 
•	Ability to read blueprints 
•	Assisted Estimating for upcoming jobs being bid 
•	Coordinated/scheduled material and equipment deliveries to jobsites
•	Attended jobsite meetings
•	Assisted with preparation of material and equipment submittals
•	Working knowledge of all warehouse procedures and familiar with freight companies
•	When necessary addressed when necessary material backorder’s 
•	Represented company at DEP Environmental Control Board hearings 
•	Visited vendor’s, subcontractor’s, engineer’s, architect’s and general contractor’s offices
•	Extensive computer usage and daily use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
•	Utilized self-designed Microsoft Excel computer spreadsheets for material, equipment and tool tracking
•	Operation of electric or propane powered fork lift

What is the best part of working at the company?
47 years in the rail industry first company that really believes in you and take care of employees

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No stress at all working for this company. It’s great being with people that believe in the rail industry and Management that believes in you. I would definitely recommend Railworks for any new employee that wants to work and learn.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment working with Railworks is absolutely fantastic. You have different cultures from all over the United States and everybody seems to get along with together and help each other. Thank you Railworks for giving me this opportunity.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Typical day starts off with a thorough job. Briefing Everything that is most important that you know your job task and you work with each other. Remember, you always that your coworkers are your best friend where y’all sure it is very important to be watching out for each other.

At PNR Railworks, I had the opportunity to take on the role of test leader. The company provided valuable experience in the rail industry and allowed me to develop my technical skills. I appreciated the exposure to various data acquisition and communication systems, which enhanced my expertise in this area. The work itself was engaging and offered opportunities for problem-solving and innovation.

A typical day at work is when you arrive at the job site we have a safety job briefing to know what you are planning to work on for the day, stretch, and inspect the equipment for any defects. Then we go out and work the equipment to get production goals. I have learned how to fully operate, calibrate, and repair the  specialized piece of equipment. My coworkers and myself work and communicate well to get the job done safely and productively. The hardest part of the job is traveling a lot and being away from family. Every job is at least two hours away so driving to and from all week is very difficult. The most enjoyable part of the job is meeting new people and seeing different areas everyday, it's never the same job site. I like what I do for a living, operating heavy equipment.

Show up at the depot get a job briefing do stretches drive out to work location setting in the vehicle prep the truck get it ready to go on track. Once you receive track in time you get on track and you high to the location of the world go ahead and shoot after you’re done, shooting the world and grinding the world you Proceeded back to the crossing that you sat on set off and if there’s any more time in the day to shoot another well, you will go out and do it. If not, they send you home back to the motel then I turn in our production report report and nightly report and then go to bed and do it all over again. 

There were great team work daily. I learned every aspect of a job that needed to be completed from the beginning to the end of each step. Management are very intelligent, helpful, all about safety, and care about their employees on and off the job. I cant say there was anything easy about doing track maintenance or new construction. I would have to say the hardest part of the job is getting use to the weather conditions. I would say that I loved working with the employees. As long as you do your job and be safe and be clear of understanding the job details( job briefings) everyone is great.

A typical day at work would start at 6 AM every day out in the open sky. I learned to communicate with other coworkers and how to come to agreement on what would be the most efficient ways to complete the scheduled tasks. The management was strict but helpful, deadlines on completing job sites we set. the coworkers were from diverse parts of the world with different ethnic backgrounds. The hardest part of the job was to be able to last the whole day outside in the open sky since there were some days that were very hot and humid and some days that were extremely cold. the weather conditions would vary consistently and we as workers needed to adapt to be able to accomplish the tasks.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Pay is fair to an extent. Railworks is probably the highest paying railroad contractor.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
A lying deceitful self absorbed narcissistic project manager who takes pleasure in denying your vacation time even though you put it in 7 months in advance.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic and you work in all weather but that's any railroad job to be fair. Its like being a teenager in highschool all over again with the drama.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Absolute chaos because there is no communication between management and laborers

No paid sick time. No paid holidays. Seasonal work only. Absolutely no job security. Superintendents and foremen are unorganized, and if they need a scapegoat, you need to hope you’re not the one they choose. You may be wrongfully terminated. High union initiation fees, and a percentage of wages goes to the union, on top of monthly dues. The union does not have a backbone, so you’re handing money over for nothing. Union membership in Minnesota isn’t optional, you have to join.

Very toxic work environment, if you have a family, or a life of any sort outside of work, do not apply. No accommodations are made for appointments, outside life, etc. Your time off is when you’re laid-off for the winter.

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Laborer 45 salaries reported	$21.14 per hour
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Foreman 23 salaries reported	$33.35 per hour
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