CDL Driver to Rail Track Operator — On-the-Job Training

Road & Rail Services

Spartanburg (SC)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 37,000

Full time

12 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Annual Steel Toe Boot Allowance

Company-Provided PPE

Hands-On Railroad Training

Opportunities for Advancement

Veteran-Friendly Employer

Promote-From-Within Culture

Job summary

Road & Rail Services in Spartanburg, SC is seeking dependable individuals to join our traveling railroad track maintenance team. If you have a valid CDL, we can train you in railroad track maintenance and operations; no prior railroad experience is required.

This is a full-time, travel-based position with regional travel. You will assist with construction, inspection, maintenance, and repairs, learn to replace ties, operate backhoes and tampers, and follow safety procedures while working

Qualifications

Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of application.
Must Maintain a Driving Record That Meets Company Requirements.
Must be willing to travel regionally, including overnight stays when projects require.
Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
Comfortable working in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain.
Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces.
Willingness to learn railroad track maintenance and equipment operation.
Ability to follow safety procedures and work effectively with a crew.
Reliable attendance, a positive attitude, and a strong commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

Assist with railroad track construction, inspection, maintenance, and repairs.
Learn how 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 equipment such as backhoes, loaders, tampers, and other track maintenance machinery.
Transport tools, equipment, and materials to job sites using company vehicles as authorized.
Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on equipment.
Assist with track alignment, grading, vegetation removal, and crossing maintenance.
Follow railroad safety regulations, company procedures, and supervisor instructions.
Work alongside experienced crew members to complete projects safely and efficiently.