RYLAN MUSKRAT
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Experienced Railroad Track Laborer with expertise in track maintenance and repair, demonstrating proficiency in hand tools and railroad safety protocols. Known for efficient stock replenishment and attention to detail, with a strong focus on maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. Proven ability to respond to derailments and adjust track switches, showcasing physical stamina and teamwork skills. Reliable Railroad Track Laborer known for productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in track maintenance, equipment operation, and safety compliance. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth rail operations and timely project delivery.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Railroad Track Laborer
Railworks
Fort Worth, Texas
12.2023 - 09.2025
- Used hand tools such as shovels, rakes and hammers to perform manual labor tasks related to railroad construction and repair projects.
- Maintained track infrastructure including rails, ties, switches, crossings, signals and bridges.
- Installed new tie plates, spikes and other railway fasteners as needed.
- Repaired broken or damaged railroad tracks using specialized tools and equipment.
- Cleaned up debris around the work site after completing jobs according to company standards.
- Sprayed ties, fishplates, or joints with oil to protect from weathering.
- Raised rails, using hydraulic jacks, to allow for tie removal and replacement.
- Cleaned tracks and cleared ice or snow from tracks and switch boxes.
- Cut rails to specified lengths using rail saws.
- Adjusted track switches, using wrenches, and replacement parts.
- Drilled holes through rails, tie plates, and fishplates for insertion of bolts and spikes, using power drills.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations such as derailments or collisions by helping clear debris from the tracks quickly.
- Measured distances between railroad ties accurately with tape measurer or laser leveler.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies from trucks onto the railroad tracks using forklifts or cranes.
Store Associate
Kroger
Fort Worth, TX
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted customers with product selection, pricing and availability
- Provided cash register operations and handled customer payments
- Stocked shelves with merchandise and maintained inventory levels
- Ensured the cleanliness and tidiness of the store
- Organized store displays to ensure maximum visibility of products
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Worth High School
Lake Worth, TXSkills
- Physical Stamina Maintenance
- Store Cleanliness Maintenance
- Patience and empathy demonstration
- Attention to Detail Focus
- Stock replenishment efficiency
- Hand tool proficiency
- Railroad safety protocols
- Track maintenance expertise
- First aid and CPR
- Switch point adjustment
- Derailment response
- Track alignment techniques
- Ballast tamping
- Rail repair
- Self motivation
- Heavy lifting
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Hand-eye coordination
- Forklift operation
- Problem solving
- Safety regulations
- Construction experience
- Track geometry
- First aid training
- Written communication
- Grinder operation
- Track inspection
- Relationship building
- Spike replacement
- Professionalism
- Rail infrastructure repair
- Tools operation
- Track installation
Certification
• SE-Safe
• Sight Specific-Delek; Tyler, Texas
• Sight Specific-Delek; Tyler, Texas
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Railroad Track Laborer
Railworks
12.2023 - 09.2025
Store Associate
Kroger
01.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Lake Worth High School