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Heavy Equipment Operator Railroad Maintenance
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An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$52,448 / year median in Florida
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Heavy Equipment Operator
- Railroad Maintenance Road & Rail Services
- 2.5 Medley, FL Job Details Full-time $22
- $25 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Outdoor work experience Machine operation safety procedures Safety hazards Industrial equipment Full Job Description Heavy Equipment Operator
Railroad Maintenance Location:
Miami/Medley, Florida Pay:
$22.00- 25.
Job Type:
Full-time Put Your Equipment Experience to Work on the Railroad Road & Rail Services is hiring an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our railroad maintenance team in the Miami/Medley area. In this position, you will operate construction and rail-related equipment while helping crews repair and maintain railroad tracks. Candidates with maintenance-of-way experience are encouraged to apply, but previous railroad experience is not required. If you have a strong background operating heavy equipment in construction, civil, or industrial environments, we can provide training for the rail-specific portions of the job. This is an outdoor, physically active opportunity for a dependable operator who values safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship. What You'll Do Operate backhoes, excavators, loaders, and other heavy equipment safely Support railroad track construction, repair, and maintenance projects Assist crews with track surfacing, rail repairs, and tie replacement Inspect equipment and report mechanical problems or safety concerns Help identify visible track conditions requiring attention Follow applicable FRA requirements and company safety procedures Coordinate with crew members to complete assignments safely and on schedule Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas Perform additional track-maintenance duties as assigned What You'll Need At least four years of heavy-equipment operating experience Experience in construction, civil, industrial, or a comparable work environment Strong awareness of surrounding equipment, employees, and job-site hazards Commitment to following established safety procedures Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors Dependable attendance and a consistent work history Ability to work effectively as part of a crew Preferred Experience Railroad maintenance-of-way or track-maintenance experience Experience operating tampers, regulators, or rail-adapted equipment Knowledge of FRA-regulated railroad operations What Road & Rail Services Offers Starting pay of $22.00- 25.