Track Worker / Equipment Operator

Road & Rail Services • Mulberry, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Road & Rail Services is hiring Track Maintenance Workers / Heavy Equipment Operators for a traveling railroad construction crew based in Mulberry, Florida. This hands-on position maintains, repairs, and installs railroad tracks at industrial and railroad facilities. Employees use specialized railroad equipment and construction machinery and work with a crew to help keep railroad infrastructure operating safely. Railroad experience is not required; candidates with transferable construction, mechanical, or outdoor labor skills are welcome and motivated candidates will receive training.

The position requires travel up to 75%, including overnight assignments away from home. Work takes place outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve heavy lifting, bending, climbing, uneven terrain, gravel, railroad ballast, and working around construction equipment. Schedules may vary according to project needs, with overtime or weekend work when needed.

Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75%, including overnight assignments away from home.
• Experience or familiarity with construction, mechanical work, or outdoor labor.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to work on uneven terrain, gravel, and railroad ballast.
• Familiarity with basic hand and power tools.
• Strong work ethic, reliable attendance, and commitment to safety.
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Heavy equipment operation experience, including excavators, backhoes, loaders, or skid steers.
• Railroad track construction or maintenance experience.
• Excavation, grading, road construction, or utility installation experience.
• Industrial maintenance or mechanical repair experience.
• Welding, cutting, or metal fabrication experience.
• Agriculture, landscaping, or other outdoor trades experience.

Responsibilities

• Repair, replace, and maintain railroad tracks, ties, and related components.
• Operate excavators, backhoes, skid steers, and other equipment when qualified.
• Assist with railroad track installation, alignment, and construction projects.
• Perform excavation, grading, and ground preparation.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and specialized railroad equipment.
• Load, unload, and position construction materials.
• Remove damaged track components and install replacements.
• Clear vegetation, debris, and obstructions from work areas.
• Inspect equipment and report maintenance concerns.
• Follow railroad safety regulations and company procedures.
• Work with crew members to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Annual steel-toe boot allowance.
• Company-provided PPE.
• Hands-on training and career development.
• Advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed