Traveling Track Maintenance Tech & Equipment Operator

Road & Rail Services; Mulberry (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company m\

Paid vacation and holidays

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Company-provided PPE

Hands-on training

Career advancement opportunities

Promote-from-within culture

Veteran-friendly employment

Job summary

Road & Rail Services, based in Mulberry, FL, is seeking a Track Maintenance Worker / Equipment Operator to join a traveling crew with up to 75% travel. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and improving railroad tracks using heavy equipment and manual tools, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Start pay ranges from $20.00 to $24.00 per hour, depending on experience. Responsibilities include installing and aligning tracks, performing ground preparation, and assisting with equipment

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% for projects.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and perform repetitive physical activities.
• Willingness to work on uneven terrain, gravel, ballast, and construction surfaces.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Willingness to work additional hours or weekends when project schedules require.

Responsibilities

• Repairing, replacing, and maintaining railroad tracks, ties, and related components.
• Operating construction and railroad maintenance equipment as assigned and qualified.
• Assisting with track installation, rail adjustments, and alignment projects.
• Using power tools, hydraulic equipment, grinders, and other maintenance tools.
• Performing excavation, grading, and general ground preparation.
• Handling and positioning railroad materials, including steel rail and ties.
• Removing damaged track components and installing replacement materials.
• Clearing vegetation, brush, and debris from railroad work areas.
• Loading and unloading equipment, supplies, and construction materials.
• Inspecting equipment before use and reporting mechanical concerns.
• Assisting equipment operators with spotting, positioning, and jobsite activities.
• Following railroad safety regulations and established work procedures.
• Supporting crew members to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Tools

Backhoe operation

Excavator

Skid steer

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Road & Rail Services, based in Mulberry, FL, is seeking a Track Maintenance Worker / Equipment Operator to join a traveling crew with up to 75% travel. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and improving railroad tracks using heavy equipment and manual tools, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Start pay ranges from $20.00 to $24.00 per hour, depending on experience. Responsibilities include installing and aligning tracks, performing ground preparation, and assisting with equipment