RAILPERSON

CEMEX, Inc.; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cemex US in Medley, FL, is seeking a Railperson to operate locomotives and related loadout equipment under supervision. This outdoor role interfaces daily with plant operations to ensure timely, accurate work across the yard.

Responsibilities include directing train movements, inspecting track conditions, maintaining locomotives and railyard, reporting issues to shop mechanics, coordinating with truckers and customers, and supporting track repairs.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with similar equipment or machinery.
• Ability to carry out simple oral and written instructions and deal with simple probes from standardized situations.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Basic mathematical skills and measurement understanding.
• Ability to read English in manuals, regulations, and safety reports.
• Basic English for completing paperwork such as pre-shift inspection forms.
• Ability to speak English and communicate via two-way radio.
• Ability to detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions.
• Basic mechanical knowledge to detect equipment issues.
• High level of attentiveness and physical coordination for safe locomotive operation.

Responsibilities

• Directs train movements
• Continually inspect track conditions
• Maintains and cleans locomotives and railyard
• Fills out forms to report mechanical problems
• Communicates with and cooperates with truckers and customers
• Records downtime and actions taken
• Assist with track repairs and general rail maintenance
• Assist with inspecting and cleaning of railcars

Skills

Prior experience

Oral and written instructions

Basic computer skills

Basic math

Read English

Paperwork literacy

Two-way radio communication

Safety hazard awareness

Mechanical basics

Attention and coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job title: RAILPERSON

Date: Oct 20, 2026

Location: MEDLEY, FL, US, 33178-3109

Job Requisition ID: 62934

Company Overview

Cemex US is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and operational excellence. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities across the globe. At Cemex, we believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team. Join us and build your career with a company that is Building a Better Future.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Loadout Plant Supervisor, the Railperson must be able to operate locomotive and other loadout equipment as necessary. The Railperson interfaces, on a daily basis, with the rest of the operations in this location. The employee holding this job must perform the work activities in a correct, accurate and timely fashion due to the fact that every single work activity in our line of business is crucial for the whole operation, this is job is primarily an outside position.

Job Responsibilities

• Directs train movements
• Continually inspect track conditions
• Maintains and cleans locomotives and railyard
• Fills out forms to report mechanical problems to shop mechanics.
• Communicates with and cooperates with truckers and customers.
• Records down time and actions taken
• Assist with track repairs and general rail maintenance
• Assist with inspecting and cleaning of railcars

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Prior experience required with similar or same equipment or machinery.
• Ability to carry out simple oral and written instructions and deal with simple probes from standardized situations.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Basic mathematical skills, including basic arithmetic functions and common units of measurement.
• Ability to read English sufficiently to be able to read information contained in manuals, regulations, and reports, including Safety issues and related matters.
• Basic English language skills for completion of various paperwork such as pre-shift inspection forms.
• Ability to speak English and communicate with others via a two-way radio.
• Ability to detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly.
• Basic mechanical knowledge to detect potential breakdown of equipment.
• High level of attentiveness and physical coordination to operate locomotive safely in busy stress areas

High School Diploma or equivalent

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and/or moving of 50 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighting up to 50 pounds.

Legal Notices

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.

Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).