Track Worker / Equipment Operator -

Traveling Rail Crew Road & Rail Services Home Location:

Mulberry, FL Starting Pay:

$20.00 per hour - up to $24.00 based on experience

Job Type:

Full-Time Travel:

Up to 75% travel required Build and Maintain the Track That Keeps Operations Moving Road & Rail Services is hiring Track Workers / Equipment Operators to join our rail maintenance team based out of Mulberry, Florida . This is a hands-on railroad construction and maintenance position for someone who doesn't mind getting dirty, working outdoors, traveling for projects, and putting in a physically demanding day's work. You'll work alongside an experienced crew maintaining and repairing railroad track at various locations. Depending on the project, you may replace railroad ties, work with rail and track components, operate equipment, cut materials, clear right-of-way areas, or assist with other track construction and maintenance activities. This position requires up to 75% travel. Candidates must be comfortable traveling to project locations and being away from home when assignments require it. Previous railroad experience is helpful, but candidates with experience in construction, heavy equipment, excavation, landscaping, agriculture, utilities, road crews, concrete, outdoor maintenance, or other physically demanding trades are encouraged to apply. What You'll Do As a Track Worker / Equipment Operator, you may: Install, remove, and replace railroad ties Assist with rail installation, alignment, and replacement Perform track maintenance and repair activities Operate assigned construction and track-maintenance equipment Use hand tools, power tools, and other railroad maintenance equipment Cut, drill, grind, and handle steel and track components Assist with positioning and securing rail and other materials Load, unload, move, and stage tools, equipment, and materials Clear brush, vegetation, debris, and other obstructions from work areas Inspect track areas and identify visible maintenance or safety concerns Perform general construction and maintenance duties as assigned Maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition Follow company, customer, and railroad safety requirements Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Work closely with crew members to safely complete projects on schedule What We're Looking For We're looking for dependable employees who understand that railroad track work is physical, outdoor work . Qualified candidates should be able to: Travel up to 75% based on project requirements Perform physically demanding work for extended periods Regularly lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds Bend, squat, kneel, reach, stand, and walk throughout the workday Work on ballast, uneven ground, and other outdoor surfaces Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, wind, humidity, and other changing weather conditions Safely use hand and power tools Follow detailed safety instructions Work effectively as part of a crew Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality Adapt to changing project locations and work assignments Previous experience with heavy equipment, construction equipment, railroad maintenance, track construction, welding, excavation, farming, landscaping, or similar outdoor work is a plus.

Pay & Benefits Starting Pay:

$20.00 per hour Candidates with relevant railroad, construction, or equipment experience may qualify for up to $24.00 per hour based on experience . Road & Rail Services offers eligible full-time employees: Medical, vision, and dental insurance 401(k) with company match Paid holidays Paid vacation Annual steel-toe boot allowance Company-provided PPE Training and development opportunities Opportunities for advancement Promote-from-within culture Veteran-friendly workplace A Career for People Who Like Working Outdoors Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services provides rail-related operations and maintenance services throughout North America. Our teams support railroads, industrial customers, rail shippers, and owners of rail-related equipment and facilities. This isn't a desk job. You'll travel, work outdoors, perform physical labor, operate equipment, and see the results of your work at the end of the day. If you have experience in construction, heavy equipment, railroad work, outdoor labor, or another hands-on trade and are comfortable traveling extensively, apply today for our Track Worker / Equipment Operator position based out of Mulberry, FL. Road & Rail Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.