Equipment Operator – Railroad Maintenance

Road & Rail Services•Medley, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Road & Rail Services is hiring an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for its railroad track maintenance team in the Miami / Medley, Florida area. This on-site, full-time role supports railroad track construction, maintenance, and repair. The operator will use backhoes, excavators, front-end loaders, and other assigned machinery, while also assisting the maintenance crew with physical labor, equipment inspections, and railroad repair projects. Railroad experience is preferred but not required; candidates with backgrounds in construction, excavation, utilities, roadwork, site development, or industrial maintenance are encouraged to apply. The position involves working outdoors around railroad tracks, heavy machinery, and construction equipment, including in Florida heat, humidity, rain, and dust. Employees may need to work additional hours or weekends when operational needs require. The job requires a background check and drug screen. Road & Rail Services describes itself as a veteran-friendly, promote-from-within company and has provided railroad maintenance, industrial support, and specialized logistics services throughout North America since 1987.

Requirements

At least 4 years of hands-on heavy equipment operating experience in construction, excavation, industrial, or similar environments.
Experience operating backhoes, excavators, loaders, or comparable construction machinery.
Ability to safely operate equipment in confined or active industrial work areas.
Strong understanding of equipment safety, inspections, and jobsite hazards.
Ability to follow instructions, communicate with crew members, and work independently.
Willingness to perform physical labor when not operating equipment.
Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and climb throughout the workday; navigate uneven terrain, railroad ballast, and construction areas; climb onto and off heavy equipment; and lift and handle tools, materials, and equipment as required.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Must complete a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Railroad track maintenance or Maintenance of Way experience.
Experience operating railroad tampers, ballast regulators, or other track maintenance equipment.
Civil construction, utility installation, roadwork, or site preparation experience.
Equipment troubleshooting, mechanical maintenance, or minor repair experience.
Familiarity with railroad safety procedures and Federal Railroad Administration regulations.

Responsibilities

Operate backhoes, excavators, front-end loaders, and other assigned heavy machinery.
Perform excavation, grading, trenching, and material-handling activities.
Move, position, and load railroad ties, rail components, ballast, and construction materials.
Assist with equipment positioning during railroad track repair projects.
Conduct daily equipment inspections, identify mechanical or safety concerns, perform basic maintenance, and report necessary repairs.
Safely operate machinery around railroad tracks, personnel, and industrial equipment.
Assist with removing and replacing railroad ties and damaged track components.
Support rail installation, alignment, surfacing, and general track repairs.
Help maintain railroad ballast, drainage areas, and track foundations.
Use hand tools, power tools, and specialized railroad maintenance equipment.
Assist with loading, unloading, and staging tools and materials.
Support track maintenance activities when equipment operation is not required.
Follow applicable Federal Railroad Administration requirements and company safety procedures.
Work with crew members to complete assigned projects safely and efficiently.
Perform physical labor when not operating equipment.