CDL and Heavy Equipment Operator
About The Position
ROAD & RAIL SERVICES IS HIRING! We are seeking a hardworking, safety-focused CDL Driver to join our traveling Railroad Track Maintenance Team based out of the Spartanburg, SC area. This is a specialized heavy labor position crucial to maintaining the nation's rail infrastructure. If you are looking for a stable, full-time career with significant travel, a strong team environment, and a company that promotes from within, apply today. OUR VALUES: SAFETY FIRST, INTEGRITY ALWAYS At Road & Rail Services, safety is the most important thing. This role requires a commitment to meticulous safety standards, as the work often involves heavy machinery and materials in a dynamic outdoor environment. We live our values by ensuring every member of the team is trained to the highest standard and looks out for one another. We want employees who show up, put in an honest day's work, and take pride in doing the job right. A DAY IN THE LIFE ON THE RAIL As a CDL Driver/Maintenance Operator, your work is essential to keeping the rail network safe and operational. Your day will start with the crew, reviewing the plan and comprehensive safety updates. You will be the primary operator responsible for driving and maintaining commercial vehicles, including flatbeds and other specialized trucks. You will operate heavy equipment (such as grapple loaders, excavators, or tampers) for rail replacement, track alignment, vegetation clearance, and material transport. This is a demanding, hands-on, outdoor heavy labor role performed in all weather conditions-sunshine, rain, heat, or cold. The position involves significant travel with the maintenance crew, often staying near project sites for extended periods (e.g., $10$ days on, $4$ days off).
Requirements
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Proven experience in heavy outdoor labor (e.g., construction, forestry, heavy equipment operation, farming).
- Willingness to travel extensively with the maintenance team.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with railroad track maintenance or construction.
- Experience operating a grapple operator or similar heavy equipment.
- Someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to our high standard of safety.
Responsibilities
- Driving and maintaining commercial vehicles, including flatbeds and other specialized trucks.
- Operate heavy equipment (such as grapple loaders, excavators, or tampers) for rail replacement, track alignment, vegetation clearance, and material transport.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and a steel-toe boot allowance.
- Per-dem and lodging accommodation are provided during travel.
- We promote from within, offering training and a clear path for advancement to roles like Crew Lead or Foreman.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
