Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad Maintenance

Heavy Equipment Operator – Railroad Maintenance

Location: Miami/Medley, Florida

Pay: $22.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Road & Rail Services is hiring an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our railroad maintenance team in the Miami/Medley area.

In this position, you will operate construction and rail-related equipment while helping crews repair and maintain railroad tracks. Candidates with maintenance-of-way experience are encouraged to apply, but previous railroad experience is not required. If you have a strong background operating heavy equipment in construction, civil, or industrial environments, we can provide training for the rail-specific portions of the job.

This is an outdoor, physically active opportunity for a dependable operator who values safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship.

• Operate backhoes, excavators, loaders, and other heavy equipment safely
• Support railroad track construction, repair, and maintenance projects
• Assist crews with track surfacing, rail repairs, and tie replacement
• Inspect equipment and report mechanical problems or safety concerns
• Help identify visible track conditions requiring attention
• Follow applicable FRA requirements and company safety procedures
• Coordinate with crew members to complete assignments safely and on schedule
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Perform additional track-maintenance duties as assigned

• At least four years of heavy-equipment operating experience
• Experience in construction, civil, industrial, or a comparable work environment
• Strong awareness of surrounding equipment, employees, and job-site hazards
• Commitment to following established safety procedures
• Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors
• Dependable attendance and a consistent work history
• Ability to work effectively as part of a crew

• Railroad maintenance-of-way or track-maintenance experience
• Experience operating tampers, regulators, or rail-adapted equipment
• Knowledge of FRA-regulated railroad operations

• Starting pay of $22.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience
• Stable, full-time employment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Hands-on railroad operations training
• Quality equipment and a professional work environment
• Opportunities to develop specialized skills and advance your career

Road & Rail Services provides rail-related operations, maintenance, and logistics support throughout North America. Our track-maintenance teams help keep critical rail infrastructure operating safely and efficiently.

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This job requires a background check and drug screen.