Track Worker/ Equipment Operator (Traveling)
- Road & Rail Services
- Medley, Florida
- Full Time
Track Worker / Equipment Operator - Miami, FL
Starting Pay: $22.00 - $25.00/hour (based on experience)
Full-time | Benefits Eligible
Join Road & Rail Services and put your heavy equipment and railroad maintenance experience to work in Miami. We're hiring a Track Worker / Equipment Operator to support our maintenance team with hands-on rail repair and upkeep-right here at home. This is a non-traveling position based in Miami, Florida. You'll work on-site to keep our rail infrastructure safe, operational, and up to industry standards.
This role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining railroad tracks and the surrounding right-of-way. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and performing physically demanding tasks on a daily basis. We're looking for team members who are detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to safety.
As a Track Worker / Equipment Operator, your duties will include:
- Operating heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, tampers, and spikers
- Replacing ties and rails, cutting rail to proper lengths, and securing materials
- Clearing vegetation and debris from track areas
- Lubricating switch components and performing routine inspections
- Participating in daily job briefings and adhering to strict safety protocols
Qualified candidates must have:
- Prior railroad track maintenance experience
- Proven experience operating heavy equipment
- A valid driver's license
- A high school diploma or GED
- The ability to work on your feet for extended periods in a physically demanding environment
This is a full-time role with steady hours and no travel expectations. Pay is competitive, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and holidays, company-provided PPE, boot allowance, and short/long-term disability coverage.
At Road & Rail Services, we believe in promoting from within and investing in our team. We've been a trusted partner to North America's railroads and terminal operators since 1987, and our continued growth means new opportunities for people like you.
If you're ready to join a stable company that values hard work, safety, and growth, apply today.
This job requires a background check and drug screen.