Track Worker/ Equipment Operator

Road & Rail Services • Mulberry, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Road & Rail Services is hiring Track Workers / Equipment Operators to join our rail maintenance team based out of Mulberry, Florida. This is a hands-on railroad construction and maintenance position for someone who doesn't mind getting dirty, working outdoors, traveling for projects, and putting in a physically demanding day's work. You'll work alongside an experienced crew maintaining and repairing railroad track at various locations. Depending on the project, you may replace railroad ties, work with rail and track components, operate equipment, cut materials, clear right-of-way areas, or assist with other track construction and maintenance activities. This position requires up to 75% travel. Candidates must be comfortable traveling to project locations and being away from home when assignments require it. Previous railroad experience is helpful, but candidates with experience in construction, heavy equipment, excavation, landscaping, agriculture, utilities, road crews, concrete, outdoor maintenance, or other physically demanding trades are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Dependable employees who understand that railroad track work is physical, outdoor work
• Able to travel up to 75% based on project requirements
• Able to perform physically demanding work for extended periods
• Able to regularly lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Able to bend, squat, kneel, reach, stand, and walk throughout the workday
• Able to work on ballast, uneven ground, and other outdoor surfaces
• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, wind, humidity, and other changing weather conditions
• Able to safely use hand and power tools
• Able to follow detailed safety instructions
• Able to work effectively as part of a crew
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality
• Adapt to changing project locations and work assignments

Nice To Haves

• Previous railroad experience
• Experience in construction
• Experience with heavy equipment
• Experience with excavation
• Experience in landscaping
• Experience in agriculture
• Experience in utilities
• Experience with road crews
• Experience with concrete
• Experience in outdoor maintenance
• Experience in other physically demanding trades
• Previous experience with heavy equipment
• Previous experience with construction equipment
• Previous experience with railroad maintenance
• Previous experience with track construction
• Previous experience with welding
• Previous experience with excavation
• Previous experience with farming
• Previous experience with landscaping
• Previous experience with similar outdoor work

Responsibilities

• Install, remove, and replace railroad ties
• Assist with rail installation, alignment, and replacement
• Perform track maintenance and repair activities
• Operate assigned construction and track-maintenance equipment
• Use hand tools, power tools, and other railroad maintenance equipment
• Cut, drill, grind, and handle steel and track components
• Assist with positioning and securing rail and other materials
• Load, unload, move, and stage tools, equipment, and materials
• Clear brush, vegetation, debris, and other obstructions from work areas
• Inspect track areas and identify visible maintenance or safety concerns
• Perform general construction and maintenance duties as assigned
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition
• Follow company, customer, and railroad safety requirements
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Work closely with crew members to safely complete projects on schedule

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Annual steel-toe boot allowance
• Company-provided PPE
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement
• Promote-from-within culture

What This Job Offers

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