New Mexico Railroad and Tunnel Construction (GF-6) Contractor License

The Railroad and Tunnel Construction (GF-6) Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

  • Construct railroad lines
  • Clearing
  • Filling
  • Shaping
  • Compacting
  • Placing rip-rap
  • Stabilizing
  • Setting roadbeds
  • Ties
  • Tie plates
  • Rails
  • Rail connectors
  • Frogs
  • Switch plates
  • Switches
  • Welding operations necessary for rail construction
  • All appurtenances necessary for an operational railroad line, including:
    • Bridges
    • Culverts
    • Tunnels
    • Retaining walls
    • Dikes
    • Gates
    • Tool sheds
    • Landing or parking platforms for equipment

How to Get the Railroad and Tunnel Construction (GF-6) Contractor License in New Mexico?

  1. Meet the experience requirement:
    • At least two years of documented experience in the Railroad and Tunnel Construction (GF-6) Contractor field.
  2. Apply for eligibility through PSI©.
  3. Send these documents via mail with the corresponding application fee to:
    PSI©
    2820 Broadbent Pkwy NE Suites E & F
    Albuquerque, NM 87107

    877-663-9267
  4. Once the documents and the eligibility have been approved, schedule and pay for the examination.
  5. Take and pass the following examinations:
    • New Mexico Railroad and Tunnel Construction (GF-6) Contractor Trade Exam.
    • New Mexico CORE (GF) Contractor Trade Exam.
    • New Mexico Business and Law Examination (PSI©).
  6. After passing the examination, complete the Application for Contractor License and the Construction Industries Division Contractor License Code Bond.
  7. Gather the following documents and send them by mail to PSI©: PSI©
    2820 Broadbent Pkwy NE Suites E & F
    Albuquerque, NM 87107

    (877) 663-9267
  8. Once accepted, the license will be delivered via USPS.

New Mexico Railroad and Tunnel Construction (GF-6) Contractor License Exam Prep Courses

New Mexico Railroad and Tunnel Construction (GF-6) Contractor License Exams

Below is all the information related to the trade, GF-Core, and Business and Law exams, including the official reference lists.

New Mexico Railroad and Tunnel Construction (GF-6) Contractor Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Written Essay
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Time Allowed: 2 Hours
  • The written essay must include:
    • Overview of tasks required to build railroads and tunnels.
    • Step by step usage of labor, material, and equipment.
    • Description of safe and efficient execution of projects.
    • Description of projects completed in the past.
  • PSI© Railroad and Tunnel Construction (GF-6) Official Content Outline

New Mexico CORE (GF) Contractor Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 40
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 100 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 75% (30 points)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Stormwater Management (10)
    • OSHA Safety (8)
    • Project Management (6)
    • Surveying / Layout (5)
    • New Mexico One-Call (6)
    • Building Code / Inspections (5)
  • PSI© CORE (GF) Official Content Outline

New Mexico Railroad and Tunnel Construction (GF-6) Contractor Business and Law Examination

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 50
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 130 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 75% (38 points)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Licensing Requirements (8)
    • Estimating and Bidding (5)
    • Business Organization and Financial Management (8)
    • Tax Laws (5)
    • Labor Laws (4)
    • Project Management and Lien Law (5)
    • Contracts (8)
    • Risk Management (4)
    • Environmental and Safety (3)
  • PSI© Business & Law Official Content Outline

New Mexico Railroad and Tunnel Construction (GF-6) Contractor Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the CORE (GF) and Business and Law exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • NEW MEXICO RAILROAD AND TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION (GF-6) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $881.10
  • NEW MEXICO RAILROAD AND TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION (GF-6) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $971.10

New Mexico CORE (GF) Contractor Exam Books

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New Mexico Railroad and Tunnel Construction (GF-6) Business and Law Examination Books

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