Railroad Track Worker / Equipment Operator – CDL Required

Road & Rail Services; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Annual Steel Toe Boot Allowance

Company-Provided PPE

Hands-On Railroad Training

Opportunities for Advancement

Veteran-Friendly Employer

Promote-From-Within Culture

Job summary

Road & Rail Services in Spartanburg, SC is seeking dependable individuals to join our traveling railroad track maintenance team. If you have a valid CDL, we can train you in railroad track maintenance and operations; no prior railroad experience is required.

This is a full-time, travel-based position with regional travel. You will assist with construction, inspection, maintenance, and repairs, learn to replace ties, operate backhoes and tampers, and follow safety procedures while working

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of application.
• Must Maintain a Driving Record That Meets Company Requirements.
• Must be willing to travel regionally, including overnight stays when projects require.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Comfortable working in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain.
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Willingness to learn railroad track maintenance and equipment operation.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work effectively with a crew.
• Reliable attendance, a positive attitude, and a strong commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with railroad track construction, inspection, maintenance, and repairs.
• Learn how to replace railroad ties, repair track components, and maintain railroad infrastructure.
• Receive training on specialized railroad maintenance tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Operate or assist with equipment such as backhoes, loaders, tampers, and other track maintenance machinery.
• Transport tools, equipment, and materials to job sites using company vehicles as authorized.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with track alignment, grading, vegetation removal, and crossing maintenance.
• Follow railroad safety regulations, company procedures, and supervisor instructions.
• Work alongside experienced crew members to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Skills

CDL Holder

Travel Readiness

Physical Fitness

Safety Conscious

Teamwork

Attendance

Tools

Backhoes

Loaders

Tampers

Job description

Road & Rail Services

Location: Spartanburg, SC – Regional Travel Required

Starting Pay: $25 - $27.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time | Travel-Based Position

CDL License Required – Railroad Experience NOT Required

Have a CDL? We'll Train You for the Railroad Industry!

Road & Rail Services is hiring dependable, hardworking individuals to join our traveling railroad track maintenance team. If you already have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), we can teach you the railroad track maintenance side of the job! You do not need previous railroad experience to qualify. We are looking for motivated individuals who enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, working outdoors, and traveling to different project locations.

Our team will provide hands-on training in railroad track maintenance, repair procedures, safety practices, and specialized equipment operation.

What you MUST bring is a valid CDL, a strong work ethic, and the willingness to learn. We'll provide the railroad training!

Candidates with backgrounds in construction, trucking, agriculture, landscaping, excavation, or heavy equipment operation are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with railroad track construction, inspection, maintenance, and repairs.
• Learn how to replace railroad ties, repair track components, and maintain railroad infrastructure.
• Receive training on specialized railroad maintenance tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Operate or assist with equipment such as backhoes, loaders, tampers, and other track maintenance machinery.
• Transport tools, equipment, and materials to job sites using company vehicles as authorized.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with track alignment, grading, vegetation removal, and crossing maintenance.
• Follow railroad safety regulations, company procedures, and supervisor instructions.
• Work alongside experienced crew members to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Required Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of application.
• Must Maintain a Driving Record That Meets Company Requirements.
• Must be willing to travel regionally, including overnight stays when projects require.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Comfortable working in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain.
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Willingness to learn railroad track maintenance and equipment operation.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work effectively with a crew.
• Reliable attendance, a positive attitude, and a strong commitment to workplace safety.

No previous railroad track maintenance experience is required. We will train qualified CDL holders!

Experience That's Helpful, But Not Required

• Construction or general labor
• Commercial driving or equipment transportation
• Heavy equipment operation
• Farming or agricultural equipment
• Excavation or road construction
• Landscaping or outdoor maintenance
• Mechanical repair or industrial maintenance
• Railroad maintenance-of-way (MOW)

Regional Travel & Work Environment

This position supports railroad maintenance projects throughout the surrounding region.

Regional travel is required, including overnight assignments.

This is not a home-daily position.

Work locations and schedules may vary based on project needs.

Most work is performed outdoors in active railroad environments.

Employees will work around heavy machinery, railroad equipment, and uneven terrain.

Physical activities include lifting materials, walking, climbing, bending, and using tools throughout the workday.

Benefits Of Working For Road & Rail Services

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Annual Steel Toe Boot Allowance
• Company-Provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Hands-On Railroad Training
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Veteran-Friendly Employer
• Promote-From-Within Culture

Start a New Career Using the CDL You Already Have!

You don't have to come from the railroad industry to build a successful career with Road & Rail Services.

If you have a valid CDL, are comfortable traveling, and are willing to learn, we can train you to become a valuable member of our railroad track maintenance team.

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