Railroad Track Maintenance Heavy Equipment Operator

Road & Rail Services; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Boot allowance

PPE provided

Training & development

Promote from within

Veteran-friendly workplace

Job summary

Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our railroad track maintenance team in the Miami/Medley, FL area. Operation of backhoes, excavators, loaders, and related equipment will be required, along with supporting track construction and repair tasks.

This full-time, on-site role involves physical labor, safety compliance, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on heavy equipment operating experience in construction, excavation, industrial, or similar environments.
• Experience operating backhoes, excavators, loaders, or comparable construction machinery.
• Ability to safely operate equipment in confined or active industrial work areas.
• Strong understanding of equipment safety, inspections, and jobsite hazards.
• Ability to follow instructions, communicate with crew members, and work independently.
• Willingness to perform physical labor when not operating equipment.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate backhoes, excavators, loaders, and other assigned heavy machinery.
• Perform excavation, grading, trenching, and material-handling activities.
• Move, position, and load railroad ties, rail components, ballast, and construction materials.
• Assist with equipment positioning during railroad track repair projects.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and identify mechanical or safety concerns.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and report necessary repairs.
• Safely operate machinery around railroad tracks, personnel, and industrial equipment.
• Assist with removing and replacing railroad ties and damaged track components.
• Support rail installation, alignment, surfacing, and general track repairs.
• Help maintain railroad ballast, drainage areas, and track foundations.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and specialized railroad maintenance equipment.
• Follow FRA requirements and company safety procedures.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Backhoes

Excavators

Loaders

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Railroad maintenance equipment

Railroad tampers

Ballast regulators

PPE equipment

Job description

Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our railroad track maintenance team in the Miami/Medley, FL area. Operation of backhoes, excavators, loaders, and related equipment will be required, along with supporting track construction and repair tasks.

This full-time, on-site role involves physical labor, safety compliance, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.