Railroad Track Equipment Operator — 100% Nationwide Travel

Road & Rail Services; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Boot allowance

Company PPE

Training and professional development

Advancement opportunities

Veteran-friendly workplace

Job summary

Road & Rail Services in Frankfort, KY seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for traveling railroad track maintenance across the United States. Base location is Frankfort, KY, with 100% nationwide travel and no local daily home requirement.

Responsibilities include operating excavators, backhoes and rail-specific equipment, assisting with track construction and maintenance, and ensuring safety around crews and active tracks.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of railroad track maintenance or Maintenance of Way experience.
• Experience operating heavy equipment.
• Experience around railroad tracks or construction activities.
• Valid state driver’s license; willingness to travel nationwide 100%.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, backhoes, loaders and other heavy equipment.
• Support track construction, rehabilitation and maintenance projects.
• Inspect and report equipment defects and safe operation conditions.
• Work safely around active tracks and crews; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Railroad track maintenance

Maintenance of Way

Travel nationwide

Job description

Road & Rail Services in Frankfort, KY seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for traveling railroad track maintenance across the United States. Base location is Frankfort, KY, with 100% nationwide travel and no local daily home requirement.

Responsibilities include operating excavators, backhoes and rail-specific equipment, assisting with track construction and maintenance, and ensuring safety around crews and active tracks.