Work that has a purpose
Freight rail supports manufacturers, farms, warehouses, construction, food production, and the regional supply chain.
Careers Across the LA&L Railroad Family
Build a career that keeps industry moving.
Join a family of regional freight railroads serving customers and communities across New York and Pennsylvania. The work is hands-on, safety-critical, and connected to the industries that depend on reliable transportation.
Live opportunities
Current Openings
Search by railroad, location, and department, then apply through the posting.
Explore the work
Career Areas
Learn about transportation, track, mechanical, and support functions.
Before applying
Hiring Process
See how to review a posting, apply, and prepare for role-specific steps.
Application questions
Contact Human Resources
Reach Kim Fisher, Human Resources & Compliance Manager.
Work With a Visible Impact
On a short line, the work stays close to the customer and the community.
LA&L, B&H, WNYP, and Ontario Midland connect local industries to the larger North American freight network. Every safe train movement, track repair, inspection, mechanical repair, customer response, and administrative process contributes to that mission.
Smaller railroad teams also mean individual effort is visible. Employees work across functions, solve practical problems, and see how their decisions affect coworkers, customers, infrastructure, and service.
Railroad experience can be helpful, but several roles also value transferable
experience from transportation, construction, mechanical work, logistics, the military,
agriculture, utilities, manufacturing, and other safety-focused environments.
Why Short-Line Railroading?
Essential work. Real responsibility. A team small enough to know your contribution.
Individual postings control the exact pay, benefits, schedule, location, qualifications, and employment terms. These are the broader qualities that define the work.
Visible individual impact
Short-line teams work close to the operation. Reliability, judgment, communication, and follow-through are noticed.
Practical skills that grow
Employees build railroad-specific knowledge while developing broader operating, mechanical, infrastructure, and leadership skills.
Regional work with broader reach
The work happens locally across New York and Pennsylvania while connecting customers to the national rail network.
Career Areas
Many different jobs keep a railroad operating safely.
Availability changes by location and business need. The live openings below show which roles are currently accepting applications.
Transportation
Train and switching operations require clear communication, situational awareness, operating-rule compliance, and coordination among crews, customers, and dispatching.
- Conductors and train-service roles
- Yard and customer switching
- Inspections and operating documentation
Maintenance of Way
Track teams inspect, maintain, repair, and improve the physical infrastructure that keeps trains and customer service moving safely.
- Track inspection and repair
- Outdoor field and construction work
- Tools, equipment, ballast, ties, and rail
Mechanical & Equipment
Mechanical employees inspect, troubleshoot, service, and repair locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and supporting systems.
- Preventive maintenance and inspection
- Diagnostics and hands-on repair
- Shop, yard, and field support
Business & Support
Customer service, administration, finance, safety, compliance, sales, engineering, technology, and other functions support the operating railroad.
- Customer and commercial support
- Administrative and professional roles
- Safety, compliance, technology, and planning
The Reality of Railroad Work
Meaningful work is not always easy work.
A strong careers page should help applicants decide whether the environment fits before they apply. Exact requirements are stated in each posting.
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Safety comes first
Employees must follow operating rules, procedures, instructions, and protection requirements consistently.
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The railroad operates in real conditions
Many jobs involve outdoor work, uneven terrain, active yards, shops, customer facilities, and changing weather.
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Schedules vary by role
Transportation and operating positions may include nights, weekends, holidays, variable hours, and on-call assignments.
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Dependability matters
Coworkers and customers rely on clear communication, attendance, judgment, teamwork, and attention to detail.
Opportunities Across Our Railroad Family
Find the opening that fits your skills, location, and career direction.
Use the live filters to search by railroad, location, and department. Open each posting for responsibilities, qualifications, schedule information, and the official ADP application link.
Careers
Current Openings
Open positions across the LAL family of railroads. Applications are completed through ADP.
There are currently no open positions matching this view. Please check back soon.
Hiring Process
Read the posting carefully, then apply through the official link.
Timing and steps vary by position. The individual posting and Human Resources team provide the controlling information for each opening.
Explore the openings
Filter by railroad, location, and department. Confirm the reporting location, schedule, duties, and physical requirements.
Open the full posting
Review responsibilities, qualifications, employment type, application instructions, and any posting-specific notes.
Apply through ADP
Use the Apply Now link attached to the position. Submit complete and accurate application information.
Participate in the review
Selected applicants may be contacted for interviews, role discussions, assessments, references, or additional information.
Complete position requirements
Any offer, pre-employment steps, eligibility requirements, or role-specific conditions will be explained during the process.
Applicant Questions
What candidates commonly want to know.
01 Do I need previous railroad experience?
Not for every opening. Some postings identify railroad or industrial experience as helpful rather than mandatory. Transferable experience, reliability, a safety-focused attitude, communication, mechanical aptitude, physical capability, and willingness to learn can also be important. Follow the qualifications in the individual posting.
02 How do I apply?
Open the position in the live job listing and select Apply Now. Applications are completed through the official ADP link associated with that posting.
View Current Openings →03 Can I submit a general résumé when my preferred job is not listed?
Apply to a listed opening when your background fits the stated requirements. Current hiring needs are represented by the live postings. Follow the railroad pages on LinkedIn for future job announcements and return to this page for updates.
04 Where are positions located?
Jobs may be posted at locations across the LA&L, B&H, WNYP, and Ontario Midland networks in New York and Pennsylvania. The reporting location shown in the posting controls; do not assume a role is remote or based at the Lakeville headquarters.
05 What schedule should I expect?
The schedule depends on the department and position. Some roles follow regular business or maintenance schedules. Transportation and operating positions may involve nights, weekends, holidays, variable hours, and on-call assignments. Review the posting and discuss expectations during the hiring process.
06 Where can I find pay and benefit information?
Compensation, benefits, employment status, schedule, and other terms may vary by railroad and role. Use the individual posting and information provided by Human Resources during the hiring process rather than assuming every position has the same package.
07 Who can answer a question about the application process?
Contact Kim Fisher, Human Resources & Compliance Manager. Include the job title and reporting location so the question can be matched to the correct posting.
Email Human Resources →Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
Different experiences and perspectives strengthen the team.
LA&L is committed to equal opportunity and to an inclusive environment in which employment decisions are based on qualifications, performance, business needs, and other lawful, non-discriminatory factors.
Careers Contact
Found an opening that fits—or have a question about applying?
Apply through the official ADP link in the job posting. For application-process questions, contact Human Resources and include the position title and location.