Rail Maintenance Equipment Operator — Build Your Career

Patriot Rail Company; Silver Creek (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Training and tuition paid

Life and disability coverage

Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Patriot Rail Company is seeking a Maintenance of Way Worker to learn the railroad from the ground up while helping maintain track infrastructure. This role offers a pathway to a long-term career, emphasizing safety, teamwork, and reliability in a physically active outdoor environment.

You will operate heavy equipment, perform inspections, and follow detailed work plans while keeping records and coordinating with supervisors to complete projects efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, cranes, or railroad maintenance equipment.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor repairs and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read gauges, operating manuals, work orders, and safety instructions.
• Valid Driver's License required; CDL Class A or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain railroad Maintenance of Way equipment.
• Perform daily pre-trip inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Read and follow work plans, job briefings, and operating instructions.
• Identify track defects, roadway hazards, and unsafe conditions and report findings to supervisors.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with FRA regulations, company standards, and engineering instructions.
• Work safely around moving equipment, railroad operations, and roadway workers.
• Coordinate with track laborers, foremen, and engineering supervisors to complete projects efficiently.
• Maintain accurate equipment inspection and maintenance records.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Tools

Railroad MOW equipment

Excavators

Dozers

loaders

Job description

Patriot Rail Company is seeking a Maintenance of Way Worker to learn the railroad from the ground up while helping maintain track infrastructure. This role offers a pathway to a long-term career, emphasizing safety, teamwork, and reliability in a physically active outdoor environment.

You will operate heavy equipment, perform inspections, and follow detailed work plans while keeping records and coordinating with supervisors to complete projects efficiently.