Track Worker/ Equipment Operator (Traveling)

About the position

Join Road & Rail Services and put your heavy equipment and railroad maintenance experience to work in Miami. We're hiring a Track Worker / Equipment Operator to support our maintenance team with hands-on rail repair and upkeep-right here at home. This is a non-traveling position based in Miami, Florida. You'll work on-site to keep our rail infrastructure safe, operational, and up to industry standards. This role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining railroad tracks and the surrounding right-of-way. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and performing physically demanding tasks on a daily basis. We're looking for team members who are detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to safety.

Responsibilities

• Operating heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, tampers, and spikers
• Replacing ties and rails, cutting rail to proper lengths, and securing materials
• Clearing vegetation and debris from track areas
• Lubricating switch components and performing routine inspections
• Participating in daily job briefings and adhering to strict safety protocols

Requirements

• Prior railroad track maintenance experience
• Proven experience operating heavy equipment
• A valid driver's license
• A high school diploma or GED
• The ability to work on your feet for extended periods in a physically demanding environment

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company-provided PPE
• Boot allowance
• Short/long-term disability coverage