Railroad Construction Heavy Equipment Operator

Pay

$24.00 - $28.00 per hour

STX Corporation, a 40-year family owned and operated Railroad Services company based in Georgia, is looking for skilled Equipment Operators to help drive the success of our railroad construction projects. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in maintaining the safety and efficiency of our job sites while utilizing your expertise to operate heavy equipment. Are you ready to make an impact?

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Opportunity for career growth and development
• Work with a dynamic team committed to excellence and safety

• Proven experience in equipment operation
• Ability to travel
• Knowledge of safety protocols in construction environments
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Minimum of 3 years of operating construction equipment (front‑end loaders, backhoes, skid steers, excavators)
• Completion of training in heavy equipment operation or equivalent work experience
• Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements
• Proficient with computers and smartphones
• CDL license is a plus but not required
• Clean driving record
• Willingness to travel to other job sites, with overnight stays as required
• Must be able to travel 2-4 weeks at a time
• Comfortable working in outdoor conditions, including inclement weather
• Must be drug‑free and able to pass pre‑employment and random DOT/FRA tests

• Per Diem for overnight stays
• Health, Dental, Vision, Accident, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Company‑provided Group Life coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, skid steers, and front‑end loaders on railroad construction sites.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
• Adhere to OSHA, MSHA, and FRA safety guidelines to maintain a secure work environment.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on schedule.
• Utilize mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Drive commercial vehicles to transport equipment and materials as needed.
• This position will be needed to complete a local project.
• Once the project is complete, we can decide what the next steps are for the right candidate.

If you want a full‑time offer following this project, you will need to be safety oriented, be ready for work every day as assigned, and work as a team while professionally representing STX.

Full‑time

Benefits include: 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, health savings account, life insurance, paid time off, referral program, vision insurance.