Railroad Track Worker / Equipment Operator – CDL Required
About The Position
Road & Rail Services is hiring a full-time, travel-based Railroad Track Worker / Equipment Operator to join its regional railroad track maintenance team in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The role supports railroad maintenance projects throughout the surrounding region and requires regional travel, including overnight stays when projects require; it is not a home-daily position. Work locations and schedules may vary based on project needs, and most work takes place outdoors in active railroad environments around heavy machinery, railroad equipment, and uneven terrain. The employee assists with railroad track construction, inspection, maintenance, and repairs, including replacing ties, repairing track components, and maintaining railroad infrastructure. The position involves learning railroad maintenance procedures and operating or assisting with specialized tools and machinery. Railroad experience is not required: Road & Rail Services provides hands-on training to qualified applicants who have a valid CDL, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.
Requirements
- Have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of application.
- Maintain a driving record that meets company requirements.
- Be willing to travel regionally, including overnight stays when projects require.
- Be able to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain.
- Be able to lift, bend, kneel, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces.
- Be willing to learn railroad track maintenance and equipment operation.
- Be able to follow safety procedures and work effectively with a crew.
- Have reliable attendance, a positive attitude, and a strong commitment to workplace safety.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in construction or general labor.
- Commercial driving or equipment transportation experience.
- Heavy equipment operation experience.
- Farming or agricultural equipment experience.
- Excavation or road construction experience.
- Landscaping or outdoor maintenance experience.
- Mechanical repair or industrial maintenance experience.
- Railroad maintenance-of-way (MOW) experience; however, railroad experience is not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with railroad track construction, inspection, maintenance, and repairs.
- Learn to replace railroad ties, repair track components, and maintain railroad infrastructure.
- Receive training on specialized railroad maintenance tools, machinery, and equipment.
- Operate or assist with backhoes, loaders, tampers, and other track maintenance machinery.
- Transport tools, equipment, and materials to job sites using company vehicles as authorized.
- Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
- Assist with track alignment, grading, vegetation removal, and crossing maintenance.
- Follow railroad safety regulations, company procedures, and supervisor instructions.
- Work with experienced crew members to complete projects safely and efficiently.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Annual steel-toe boot allowance.
- Company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Hands-on railroad training.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Promote-from-within culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
