Heavy Equipment Operator

Road & Rail Services; Mulberry (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

PPE provided

Boot allowance

Career growth

Job summary

Road & Rail Services in Mulberry, FL is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to run a front-end loader for loading fertilizer and moving product across the site. The role requires hands-on operation in tight spaces, outdoor industrial settings, and strict safety discipline.

Expect a 2-step swing shift, steady, long-term work with opportunities to grow within the company. Candidates should have at least 2 years of loader experience, demonstrate reliability, and work well with a team in

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of front-end loader experience (required).
• Ability to operate confidently in tight or enclosed spaces.
• Comfortable working in an outdoor/industrial environment.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Reliable and looking for long-term, stable employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end loader to load fertilizer into trucks
• Move and stage product across the facility
• Maneuver equipment in and out of warehouse spaces safely and efficiently
• Perform routine equipment checks and follow all safety protocols
• Work closely with the team to keep operations running smoothly

Skills

Front-end loader operation

Safety awareness

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Long-term employment mindset

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator (Front-End Loader) – Mulberry, FL

Starting Pay: $21/hour | Swing Shift (2-Step Rotation)

Road & Rail Services is hiring an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator in Mulberry, FL. This is a hands-on role operating a front-end loader to move and load fertilizer in an active industrial environment. If you've operated loaders in tight spaces and know how to work efficiently and safely, this is a strong opportunity for steady, long-term work.

What You’ll Be Doing

This Heavy Equipment Operator position is focused on running a front-end loader to load fertilizer into trucks and move product throughout the site. You'll be working both inside a warehouse and across the property, requiring precision, awareness, and confidence handling equipment in tighter operating areas.

• Operate a front-end loader to load fertilizer into trucks
• Move and stage product across the facility
• Maneuver equipment in and out of warehouse spaces safely and efficiently
• Perform routine equipment checks and follow all safety protocols
• Work closely with the team to keep operations running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator who has real, hands-on experience-not someone who just "has seen it before."

• At least 2 years of front-end loader experience (required)
• Ability to operate confidently in tight or enclosed spaces
• Comfortable working in an outdoor/industrial environment
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
• Reliable and looking for long-term, stable employment

Schedule & Work Environment

This Heavy Equipment Operator role operates on a 2-step swing shift, so flexibility is important. You'll be working in an active fertilizer operation with exposure to dust, weather, and heavy equipment activity.

Why Road & Rail Services?

Since 1987, Road & Rail Services has built a reputation for stability, safety, and growth. We promote from within and offer long-term career paths-not just jobs.

• Medical, dental, and 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• PPE provided + annual boot allowance
• Opportunities to grow into leadership roles